Teaching Assistant

• NEW Wages - $17.75/hour Experience *
• Have Fun & Make A Huge Impact! *
• Opportunities for Personal and Professional Growth *
• Mondays-Fridays 7:30AM-4PM *
  
  

What you can expect from the Teaching Assistant role but not limited to:

• Provide compassionate care and support to children and young adults with disabilities in classroom, residential, and community settings
• Assist with daily living and personal hygiene needs, including bathing, grooming, toileting, dressing, meal assistance, positioning, and transfers while promoting dignity and independence
• Support educational, recreational, vocational, and life-skill development activities tailored to each individual’s goals and abilities
• Assist teachers and team members in creating a safe, positive, and engaging learning environment
• Encourage community involvement and social participation through outings, activities, and transportation support
• Follow individualized care and support plans while responding appropriately to safety concerns and emergencies
• Maintain accurate documentation, communicate important updates, and participate in required trainings and team meetings
• Be part of a mission-driven team that makes a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and families every day
  
  

If so, we have the opportunity for you!

Some Benefits Of This Opportunity

✓ - Collaborative, interdisciplinary team within a pediatric, inpatient location

✓ - Supportive and fun working environment

✓ - Helping children be the best that they can be!

✓ - Be part of a community that is filled with people who care about others

✓ - As a regional leader provide best of class care

✓ - Serve children with a wide range of diagnoses and treatment needs

✓ - Culture is grounded by our mission of empowering people to live their best life.

That includes you!

LifeScape fosters inclusion, collaboration, learning, and respect. We are dedicated to innovation and professional development, helping team members gain new certifications and take their expertise to the next level. Our comprehensive benefit package includes health, dental and vision, 401(k) including match, and both sick and vacation time off, empowering you to have great work/life balance.

The LifeScape Advantage

Looking for something different? At LifeScape, we do things differently. We think differently. We strive for innovation, think outside the box, and work together for one goal to improve the quality of life and outcomes of each child that we treat. If you’re ready to be a part of an organization that is changing the world of pediatric support, one child at a time, then apply for this job!

Need flexible hours? We offer many options for hours, with opportunities for 30-40 hours/week for full-time. Not sure if we have what you need? Just ask!

New to direct care work? We provide all training needed for the role! From First Aid to individualized care plans to assisting in reducing maladaptive behavior, we will provide you the tools you need to succeed!

Requirements

Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED equivalency is required. Must be 18 years of age or older. Valid driver’s license with clean driving record for some positions may be necessary. Some positions may require training/testing to drive accessible vehicles. Not all areas require a driver’s license.

All positions require a clear background check and drug screen upon conditional offer.

Why Work for Us?

We Are Driven by Our Mission

Empowering people to live their best life.

We Have a Vision for Our Future

LifeScape will be an innovative organization, providing exceptional services and creative solutions for people with varied needs and complex care across their life span. Through collaborative partnerships, LifeScape will become a destination for research, and the development, implementation, and training of technology-based solutions to improve the lives of people we support.

We Lead with Shared Values

Integrity - Compassion - Respect - Safety and Wellbeing - Fiscal Responsibility - Excellence - Accountability

Note: Job postings are not exhaustive lists of all skills, responsibilities, or efforts associated with a job. They reflect principal job elements essential for performing the job and evaluating performance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

LifeScape is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer of females, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.

LifeScape is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program