IDD Teacher Assistant

RHA Health Services, LLC; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Payactiv

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

401(k) retirement savings program

Wellbeing Programs

Job summary

RHA Health Services, LLC is hiring an IDD Teacher Assistant to support teachers and provide educational services to individuals with developmental disabilities in North Carolina.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED with at least one year of relevant experience, plus may require a North Carolina driver’s license. A pre-employment background check and related verifications are part of the onboarding process.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with at least 1 year experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• A valid North Carolina driver’s license may be required.
• Pre-employment screenings: criminal background, OIG exclusions, Child Abuse Registry, and other credentialing as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher and conduct activities that meet the needs of each individual (Integrative Activities).
• Ensure class schedules and routines are followed.
• Assist in developing activities for weekends and holidays.
• Assist in basic care of individuals, including instruction in such skills.
• Collect data as assigned and record progress.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Assisting teacher

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

We are hiring for:IDD Teacher AssistantType:RegularIf you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!To assist teacher and provide direct educational services to the service users of RHA Howell Care Centers, Inc. under the supervision of the Director of Professional Services/Program Director.RHA is Looking for an IDD Teacher's Assistant to Join our Team!!!!!Payrate: $15.00Job ResponsibilitiesAssist teacher and Conduct activities that meet the needs of each individual (Integrative Activities).Assure class schedules and other routines are followed. Assist in the development of activities for week-ends and holidays.Assist in basic care of individuals, including instruction in such skills.Collect appropriate data as assigned. Record progress of individuals as assigned.All other duties as assigned.Required Education/ExperienceHigh School diploma or G.E.D. with at least one year experience working with individuals with developmental disabilitiesA Valid North Carolina driver’s license may be required.Pre-employment screening:Complete criminal backgroundName checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)Drug testingEducation verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.Proof of employment history or references (if required)Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.We offer the following benefits to employees:Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)401(k) retirement savings programWellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and FinancialChronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities*contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefitsEEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.About RHA:At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes.For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.