Job Description

We are now hiring Day Treatment Support Staff for our Autism Day Treatment program at the Minneapolis location. 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.

Compensation:

Our employees are our most valuable asset; therefore, we offer competitive pay and benefits. The pay range for these positions starts at $19.16 - $21.29 /hr annually, 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, childcare discount, and eligibility for loan forgiveness.

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.

Location:

Minneapolis

Schedule:

Mon - Fri - Full Time - 7:45-4:15. 32 - 40 hrs/weekly

Qualifications

Required:

• Knowledge of child development and childhood disorders
• Native Somali, Amharic or Oromo Speaker required.

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

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