Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Come and join our Early Intervention Program! Work in a positive and supportive environment and make a difference in the lives of children and families! Thom Child & Family Services is seeking an Group Assistant Early Intervention program team located in Marlborough , MA . The Group Assistant will assist in center-based or community-based child, parent/child, parent support, or parent education groups. The ideal candidate is a professional who has excellent communication and interpersonal skills and is eager to continue learning.

Thom Child & Family Services offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to:

• Health and Dental Insurance, including Fitness Benefits and Wellness Incentive Program.
• Generous vacation, personal, and sick/long-term illness time
• Paid holiday (12 paid holidays).
• 403(b) with employer matching.
• Section 125 flexible benefits plan (Medical and dependent care).
• Employer-sponsored Long-term disability insurance.
• Employer-sponsored Life Insurance.
• Employer-sponsored Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Stipend for continuing education and conference fees.
• Mileage Reimbursement.
• Other optional benefits:
  1. Short-term Disability Insurance
  2. Accident Insurance
  3. Cancer Insurance
  4. College Tuition Program

Qualifications/Requirements:

• 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

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in the safe transition of children on and off the bus and be familiar with the transportation routine (remove and put car seats and children on/off buses, signing paperwork, etc.)
• 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.

NO PHONE CALLS OR RECRUITERS PLEASE

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