Autism Day Program Assistant (Full-Time)

Autism Day Program Assistant (Full-Time)

Daytime Services (Childcare, Autism & Medical Day Programs) Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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Description

As an Autism Day Program Assistant, you will contribute to a great life for children by supporting their health skill development and retention. You will provide and assist with care and treatment services to children as designated by their individualized care plan. You will also collaborate directly with an interdisciplinary team of nurses and outpatient therapists to assist with child development.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

403(b) retirement plan with company match

Life and disability insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Our staff are also eligible to participate in the WAGE$ () program, which provides an additional stipend to individuals working in eligible early care and educational programs.

The starting pay for this position is $15.00 / hour.

Schedule

Full time, 40 hours per week

Monday - Friday, 9 : 00am - 5 : 30 pm

What You’ll Do

Work in a 1 : 3 ratio.

Assist the children at ChildServe in becoming as independent as possible and in preparing them to begin school.

Work cooperatively with nurses, therapists and other day program employees.

Follow aspects of the care plan, within scope, to meet individual goals set by therapy.

Provide a safe and consistent environment for care, learning, and play.

Follow change of shift procedure to assure communication and continuity of care.

Maintain accurate, complete and timely records.

Communicate with children, families, licensed professionals, ChildServe personnel, schools, and the public, in a courteous and professional manner.

Perform other duties assigned which may include but not limited to :

Diapering and toilet training

Feeding

Communication via picture exchange communication system (PECS), other communication devices and / or simple sentences

Managing and controlling emotions

Managing and controlling aggressive behaviors both child-to-child and child-to-employee

Aiding in learning and retaining pre-school skills such as pre-writing strokes, cutting, turn taking, etc.

What You'll Need

Preferred : Two-year degree in human services or education

Preferred : Experience working with children with special healthcare needs

Must pass the Iowa DCI child and adult abuse and criminal background check prior to hire and every two years thereafter and complete the child abuse affidavit.

Must also pass the National FBI criminal record check.

Ability to lift up to 35lbs, be mobile within the classroom and playground areas, and frequently bend, lift, reach, and stand.

Ability to communicate effectively in reading, writing, and speaking the English language.

Not sure if you hit 100% of the position expectations? Let's talk! Reach out to our Talent Acquisition team by emailing [email protected] .

Make a Difference Every Day at Child Serve

Child Serve partners with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life.

Child Serve is a leading pediatric healthcare provider with Iowa’s only children's specialty hospital, offering a variety of services and programs to meet each child’s unique needs.

Child Serve ’s four key specialty areas include : complex medical care, pediatric rehabilitation, autism and behavioral health, and community-based services. With a coordinated approach to care delivery, services are interwoven and streamlined, so families can address their child’s needs in one location.

Established in 1928, Child Serve proudly provides more than 30 pediatric specialty services to nearly 6,000 children in Iowa each year.

Child Serve is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email [emailprotected] . Child Serve is an Equal Opportunity Employer.