Paraprofessional

Program Summary:

The Autism Day Treatment (ADT) program at St. David's Center’s is for children ages 2-6 years, who have a medical diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The program uses a mental health approach and leverages an interdisciplinary team of child therapists including licensed psychologists/mental health professionals, mental health practitioners, and music, occupational, and speech-language therapists.

We strive to create an inclusive environment in which all are seen, heard, and supported; encouraged to bring their whole authentic selves; and honored in their differences.

Position Overview:

We are now hiring a Paraprofessional for our Autism Day Treatment program at Harley Hopkins Family Center, and Minnetonka locations. This position assists the Mental Health Practitioner and Mental Health Professional in implementing individual day treatment plans for children and their families.

Responsibilities:

• Promote skill development of children in day treatment as indicated by the daily program schedule. Individual children and/or groups will be assigned daily.
• Assist the child in using age-appropriate self-management skills, including communication, self-regulation, self-help skills, motor skills, and cognitive development, play, and relationship skills.
• Communicate effectively with the multi-disciplinary team, the child, and the child’s family.
• Complete pre-service training prior to starting to work in the day treatment program.
• Assist the mental health practitioner with daily set-up and clean-up of materials and activities.
• Set-up materials and toys for individual skill work and groups as they occur throughout the program day.
• Assist with daily self-help skills, such as diapering, toileting, washing hands, eating, etc.

Schedule: Mon - Fri - Full Time - 7:45-4:15.

This position offers the opportunity to work for an agency that is committed to employee wellness, the professional development of employees and the overall wellness of clients being served. St. David’s Center accomplishes these objectives through supportive & collaborative team environments, flexible work schedules and mission-inspired work.

Compensation (Pay/Benefits):

Our employees are our most valuable asset; therefore, we offer competitive pay and benefits. The pay range for these positions starts at $38,694 - $42,994 annually for full time, depending on qualifications (i.e., licensure and experience). Please inquire with interest. This position is benefits eligible, including health and dental insurance, health savings account with an employer contribution, flexible spending accounts, and retirement account with matching contribution. Additionally, we offer generous PTO, paid holiday schedule, CEU funds, childcare discount, and eligibility for loan forgiveness! This position is also eligible for a $500 Sign on Bonus - $250 at hire, $250 after 6 months ***External Applicants Only. Additional benefits include:

• 20+ closure days for professional development and holidays
• 128 hours of PTO over your first year of employment
• Childcare discount
• Eligibility for loan forgiveness.
• Medical and Dental benefits
• Retirement contribution match
• Ability to do meaningful, challenging work on a fun and collaborative team

Qualifications Required:

• Knowledge of child development and childhood disorders

Preferred:

• Associates Degree with 4,000-hour experience OR
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services
• Experience working with early childhood and children with special needs, particularly children on the autism spectrum.

St. David's Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status or disability

All new employees will be required to provide proof of being fully vaccinated (not to include booster doses at this time) or have an approved exemption before their start date.