Group Assistant

Douglas-A-Thom Clinic•Lowell, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Thom Child & Family Services is seeking a Group Assistant for its Thom Anne Sullivan Center Early Intervention program team in Lowell, Massachusetts. The role assists with center-based or community-based child, parent/child, parent support, and parent education groups. The ideal candidate has excellent communication and interpersonal skills and is eager to continue learning. The position is 23.5 hours per week, with a schedule of Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Group Assistant helps maintain a safe, therapeutic group environment and supports children, families, group leaders, and other team members. Thom Child and Family Services is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

High school equivalency.
At least three years of experience in Early Intervention or a similar program.
At least 30 hours of in-service training, workshops, or college courses in a related field.
Ability to lift 30 pounds.
Current driver’s license.
CPR certification.
Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and promote client confidentiality.
Flexibility, sensitivity to cultural differences, and ability to work as part of a team.
Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to problem-solve, make recommendations, and implement solutions.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish and/or Portuguese.

Responsibilities

Participate in children’s safe transition on and off the bus and follow transportation routines, including handling car seats, assisting children, and signing paperwork.
Greet and interact with children and families before and after groups; orient new families to group routines and check in with parents about their child after group.
Support and participate in group activities, including preparing snacks, washing children’s hands, and supporting upset children.
Promote ongoing communication about children with parents or caregivers, group leaders, service coordinators, and other Early Intervention providers.
Communicate with and assist group leaders and staff in preparing and implementing group activities involving sensory materials, art, manipulatives, and motor equipment.
Work with the group coordinator to maintain inventories of food, cleaning, art, and group equipment supplies.
Learn about children’s IFSP goals and work with the service coordinator and group staff to implement strategies addressing those goals in the group setting.
Maintain the cleanliness of group spaces and materials, including washing dishes, sanitizing toys, cleaning sinks, and vacuuming.
Maintain a safe and therapeutic group environment.
Help the group coordinator prepare and update group bulletin boards.