Somali Speaking Day Treatment Support Staff Paraprofessional

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 $16.92 - $21.92/hr, 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!

Program Summary: The East African Responsive Autism Day Treatment (ADT) program at Harman Center,/Nicollet Mall 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 mental health professionals, mental health practitioners, and 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 East African Responsive Autism Day Treatment program at Harman Center. This position assists the Mental Health Practitioners 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.

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

***Free underground parking

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

Qualifications

Required:

• Knowledge of child development and childhood disorders
• Native Somali Speaker Required
• Must be read, write, and comprehend English
• High School Diploma/GED 1000 hours experience working with children

Preferred:

• Bachelor's Degree 1000 hours experience working with children
• Associate's degree/Two years of full-time post-secondary education 4000 hours experience working with children
• Or High School Diploma/GED 8000 hours experience working with children

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