Social Skills and Community Integration Assistant

momentum-formerly-ucpla; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assistance Program

Paid Vacation/Sick

Credit Union Benefits and Discounts

Retirement Plan (403B)

Direct Deposit

Hands-On Training

Reliable Schedule

Job summary

Momentum PTN is hiring a Social Skills and Community Integration Assistant (SSCI) to support leaders running small groups of children aged 4-12 years, both on site and in the community. You will help reach individual developmental goals while building social and community skills, with a direct path to a rewarding career in healthcare.

The role offers part-time hours with benefits and hands-on training, emphasizing safety, dignity, and independence for participants.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Enrolled in or completion of bachelor's degree required.
• Basic knowledge of child development and familiarity with MPTN programs.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Read, write, comprehend, and communicate in English required.
• Spanish bilingual skills preferred.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Communicate and work professionally and cooperatively with others.
• Pass post-offer, pre-employment screening (background check, TB test, drug screen) and work eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Assists group leader with activities on site and in the community.
• Promotes a friendly, comfortable, and safe environment.
• Respects and promotes rights of individuals.
• Participates in social skills and community integration training.
• Assists and supports the group leader with activities throughout the program.
• Takes supplies to off-site sessions as needed.
• Participates in set-up and clean-up of group program.
• Upholds Momentum's policies and procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

English proficiency

Spanish bilingual (preferred)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Pursuing bachelor's degree

Job description

Momentum PTN is hiring a Social Skills and Community Integration Assistant (SSCI) to assist leaders in running small groups of children ages 4-12 years, both on site and in the community. As an SSCI Assistant, you will assist with reaching individual developmental goals, while building appropriate social and community skills. Our SSCI Assistants have the unique opportunity to build a rewarding career in healthcare and to develop caring relationships.

Benefits (Part-time)

• Life Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation/Sick
• Credit Union Benefits and Discounts
• Retirement Plan (403B)
• Direct Deposit
• Hands-On Training
• Reliable Schedule

Social Skills & Community Integration Assistant Essential Responsibilities:

• Promotes a friendly, comfortable, and safe environment
• Respects and promotes the right of individuals
• Promotes independence, dignity, and fulfillments
• Participates in social skills and community integration training
• Assists and supports the group leader with activities throughout the program, both on site and in the community
• Takes supplies to off-site sessions (such as snacks, first aid kits, park bags, etc.) per the needs of the group
• Participates in set-up and clean-up of group program
• Knows, follows, and upholds Momentum's policies and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned to meet department and/or business needs

Social Skills & Community Integration Assistant Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent; required
• Enrolled in or completion of bachelor's degree; required
• Basic knowledge of child development and familiarity with MPTN programs and services.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Read, write, comprehend, and communicate in English well enough to perform essential duties and responsibilities; required
• Bilingual speaking proficiency in Spanish; preferred
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Communicate and work professionally and cooperatively with others
• Successfully pass all post-offer, pre-employment screening requirements, including criminal background check, TB test, drug screening, and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States
• Ability to run, push, pull, bend, squat, kneel, and lift up to 50 lbs.

With 40 programs and service sites spanning several counties, Momentum is the largest nonprofit provider of direct support for individuals with disabilities in Southern California.

Momentum is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates. Momentum also considers qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment pursuant to California Law and, if applicable, the L.A. Fair Chance Ordinance.