Childrens Therapy Program Aide

AbilityPath•Burlingame, CA

1d•$21 - $22

About The Position

The Program Aide is a great opportunity for folks looking to get into careers such as SLP, OT, therapy, early childhood education or special education. Join our team! ABOUT US: We are a non-profit organization that provides a variety of programs and a lifespan of services for individuals with disabilities. Our mission to accept, respect, and include people of all abilities extends to every member of our community. We are committed to the lifelong process of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) learning and application to build a more inclusive culture, where everyone plays a role in advancing DEI. We will always have work to do, and we look forward to doing it TOGETHER ABOUT THE ROLE: Participate in planning and implementation of classroom and group activities, including set-up and clean-up, and organization of materials. Provide documentation of interventions. Assist Children’s Services staff with paperwork, materials development, curriculum planning, and special projects. Track and order program supplies and materials. Perform case management duties as specified by supervisor. Actively promote AbilityPath’s philosophy and mission in all interactions5. Attend organization functions and meetings as required. Partner with other AbilityPath departments to coordinate services and collaborate5. Comply with children’s rights, AbilityPath and program policies, CARF standards, NPA/NPS compliance, CCL regulations, CAL-OSHA, quality assurance standards, and other applicable regulations. Act as a Mandated Reporter, reporting any known or suspected adult/child abuse. Comply with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations and laws. Other duties as required. EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE: In our approach to inclusive hiring, we recognize that job qualifications within hiring policies have been used to exclude candidates from marginalized backgrounds. Below is a list of Education and Work Experience that would be helpful to have in this role, however, we encourage you to apply even if you may not meet all of the listed qualifications, as any combination of lived and learned education and experience can make you a successful candidate. Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and ability is qualifying.

Requirements

Valid California Driver’s License/ID
Proof of negative TB test results
Verification of occupational physical clearance
Pass a criminal fingerprint clearance
18 years of age or job permit clearance
Ability to drive personal vehicle to conduct home visits
Ability to physically manage children up to 40 lbs. (carrying, positioning)
Ability to sit, stand, stoop, and bend frequently
Ability to sit and keyboard as needed

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in child development or related fields preferred.
Previous experience working with children aged 0-5 preferred.
Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Participate in planning and implementation of classroom and group activities, including set-up and clean-up, and organization of materials.
Provide documentation of interventions.
Assist Children’s Services staff with paperwork, materials development, curriculum planning, and special projects.
Track and order program supplies and materials.
Perform case management duties as specified by supervisor.
Actively promote AbilityPath’s philosophy and mission in all interactions5.
Attend organization functions and meetings as required.
Partner with other AbilityPath departments to coordinate services and collaborate5.
Comply with children’s rights, AbilityPath and program policies, CARF standards, NPA/NPS compliance, CCL regulations, CAL-OSHA, quality assurance standards, and other applicable regulations.
Act as a Mandated Reporter, reporting any known or suspected adult/child abuse.
Comply with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations and laws.
Other duties as required.