IDD Teacher Assistant

RHA Health Services; Tar River (NC); On-site; USD 36,534,000 - 49,428,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Payactiv

Employee discounts

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

401(k) retirement savings

Wellbeing Programs

CPR training

Job summary

RHA Health Services is hiring an IDD Teacher Assistant in North Carolina. You will support teachers and provide direct educational services to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, under supervision.

The position involves activities aligned with individual needs, routine adherence, data collection, and basic care support, with opportunities for professional development and benefits.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D. with at least one year experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
• A Valid North Carolina driver’s license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist 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 weekends 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.

Education

High School diploma or GED with at least one year experience

Job description

We are hiring for:

IDD Teacher Assistant

Type:

Regular

If 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: $15.00

Job Responsibilities

• Assist 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/Experience

• High School diploma or G.E.D. with at least one year experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
• A Valid North Carolina driver’s license may be required.

Pre-employment screening:

• Complete criminal background
• Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
• Drug testing
• Education 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 program
• Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
• Chronic 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 benefits

EEO 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.