Part Time Teaching Assistant - NonCertified

Springbrook NY Inc; Town of Oneonta (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Springbrook NY Inc provides assistance to individuals in a residential setting, promoting choice and independence while ensuring safety. The role involves supporting daily living, medical advocacy, and adherence to state regulations as part of a patient-centered program.

Candidates should have a high school diploma (associate degree preferred) and be able to work across multiple locations within the region. Proficiency in MS Excel/Outlook/Word is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Associate’s degree preferred.
• Ability to work in alternate locations within Region as needs arise.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office suite (Excel, Outlook, Word).

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate professional role modeling with individuals in diverse contexts.
• Implement service plans and collect required data.
• Support individuals with challenging behavior, including trained interventions.
• Provide medical advocacy and assist with certifications and medications.
• Follow person-centered plans to promote independence and growth.
• Assist with activities of daily living.
• Utilize community resources to help achieve personal goals and foster relationships.
• Maintain safe, clean environments and comply with policies.
• Maintain required trainings and certifications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Associate’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Salary = $20.00 per hour

Position Summary:

Provides assistance to individuals receiving services throughout all aspects of their lives in a residential setting. Promote choice and independence while providing protective oversite. Demonstrate compliance with all Springbrook policies and State regulations to ensure safe and smooth operation of the program.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate good role model behavior while working with individuals in behavioral, medical, instructional, and social situations.
• Implement all service plans and collect required data.
• Support individuals with challenging behavior including performing physical interventions as trained.
• Provide medical advocacy and support as evidenced by obtaining/maintaining medical certifications and trainings, administering medications, attending appointments, and fulfilling other applicable duties as defined by plans of care.
• Implement a person centered planning approach to ensure independence, growth and development throughout the day across environments. Develop learning materials/goals as indicated by needs and interests.
• Provide assistance with activities of daily living including personal care activities.
• Utilize community resources to assist people in achieving personal goals and desires, while fostering meaningful relationships. May include participation in spiritual activities, various recreational activities (such as swimming), and family functions for the individuals served.
• Ensure safe and clean environments, including grounds and vehicles.
• Obtain and maintain all applicable trainings and certifications relevant to the program.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge Requirements:

• High school diploma required. Associate’s degree preferred.
• Must be willing to work in alternate locations within Region, as needs arise.
• May be required to extend shifts due to minimum staffing requirements in assigned locations.
• Duties require professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in or knowledge of using a variety of computer software and e-mail applications, especially Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word; have the aptitude to learn other computer software as necessary.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. independently and assist in lifting weights exceeding 50 lbs.
• Must have own transportation and meet the requirements to drive Springbrook vehicles as required.
• Be able to perform all physical interventions.