Individual Child Aide

Individual Child Aide

Pay Range: $ 19.09 - $19.09

Company Overview

Community Teamwork is a private non-profit organization located in Lowell MA. We employee over 600 employees and are a catalyst for social change. We leverage our programs, our partnerships, and our collective voice to foster equity, compassion, and community engagement by creating housing, education, and economic opportunities.

Position Summary:

The Paraprofessional for School Age Program will foster a safe and supportive environment in the After-School program for children with learning, emotional, or behavioral challenges. The role focuses on providing individualized support to help these children successfully integrate into the program.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Offer one-on-one support to children aged 5-13 with special emotional or learning needs within the after-school program.
2. Build positive, trusting relationships with children through effective relationship-building techniques.
3. Assist in the child's involvement in all program routines, including peer interactions and group activities.
4. Follow the guidance of their supervisor regarding child behavior management.
5. Implement recommended interventions, using sensory and emotional support tools, and respond appropriately to the child's behaviors.
6. Observe and provide feedback on the effectiveness of interventions to support the child's self-regulation.
7. Ensure the child's safety at all times, manage unsafe behaviors, and report concerns to the Site Manager.
8. Communicate with parents at the end of the shift, as needed, in coordination with the Site Manager.
9. Report any concerns to the School Age Inclusion Specialist.
10. Collaborate professionally with School Age and clinical staff.
11. Participate in staff meetings and required training sessions.
12. Uphold the values of CTI - Equity, Integrity, Compassion.

The duties listed above are representative of the work performed. Other related duties may be assigned.

Qualifications:

1. High School diploma or equivalent required.
2. Experience working with school-age children in an educational or childcare setting is required.
3. Ability to engage and connect positively with individual children.
4. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.
5. Strong communication skills and the ability to follow directions.
6. Ability to pass background check which includes fingerprinting.
7. Recent physical exam and proof of MMR vaccination are required.
8. Availability from 2-6 PM on most weekdays is essential.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience with children who have behavioral, developmental, or emotional challenges.
2. Bilingual skills (English/Spanish, English/Khmer English/Portuguese)

Compensation and Benefits:

At Community Teamwork, our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. We offer:

• 4 Weeks of Paid Time Off - Paid Sick Leave - 12 paid holidays.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - Company Paid Life Insurance - Critical Illness Insurance-Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement - Career Advancement and Professional Development Opportunities
• 5% employer contribution to your 401K retirement account after 6 months of employment
• Great co-workers and a great mission with an outstanding Community Action offering a chance to help make a real difference in the lives of those we serve.

The base salary range represents the Agency's good-faith estimate of the compensation for this role at the time of posting. Actual compensation within the range will be based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Vets/Disabled

This is an exciting opportunity to become an integral member of an innovative team in an organization committed to excellence.