Positive Impact: Early Intervention Group Assistant

Thom Child & Family Services; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

403(b) with employer matching

Section 125 flexible benefits plan

Long-term disability insurance

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Mileage reimbursement

Paid holidays

Job summary

Thom Child & Family Services in Marlborough, MA is seeking a Group Assistant for our Early Intervention program. The role supports center- or community-based groups, assists group leaders, and helps maintain a safe, organized group environment for children and families.

The ideal candidate will have an Associates degree or related experience, CPR certification, and strong communication skills. Competitive benefits include health/dental insurance, 403(b), flexible benefits, and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Early Childhood, Special Education, or related field.
• Or a high school equivalency with a minimum of three years experience in Early Intervention or similar program plus 30 hours of in-service training, workshops, or college courses in a related field.
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds and maintain a current drivers’ license.
• CPR certification required.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries; promote client confidentiality; and exhibit flexibility, sensitivity to cultural differences, and teamwork.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to problem solve, make recommendations, and implement solutions

Responsibilities

• Participate in the safe transition of children on and off the bus and be familiar with the transportation routine.
• Greet and interact with children and families before and after groups. (Help orient new families to group routine, touch base with parents after group about their child).
• Support and participate with implementation of group activities (preparing snack, washing child’s hands, supporting upset child).
• Promote ongoing communication about children in group with other team members (parents/caregivers, group leader, service coordinator, other EI providers).
• Communicate and assist group leaders and staff to prepare and implement activities for groups (sensory, art, manipulatives, motor equipment).
• Work with group coordinator to maintain inventory of supplies (food, cleaning, art, group equipment).
• Be informed of children’s IFSP goals and work with service coordinator and group staff to implement strategies to address them in the group setting.
• Maintain cleanliness of group space and materials (wash dishes, sanitation of toys, clean sinks, vacuum, etc.).
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic group environment.
• Help group coordinator prepare and update group bulletin boards.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Associates Degree in Early Childhood, Special Education, or related field

High school equivalency with 3+ years EI experience + 30 hours training

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Thom Child & Family Services in Marlborough, MA is seeking a Group Assistant for our Early Intervention program. The role supports center- or community-based groups, assists group leaders, and helps maintain a safe, organized group environment for children and families.

The ideal candidate will have an Associates degree or related experience, CPR certification, and strong communication skills. Competitive benefits include health/dental insurance, 403(b), flexible benefits, and paid holidays.