A Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care and Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education as a special education day program. Serving students with diagnoses of serious emotional disturbance (SED) and intellectual developmental disability (IDD), with a specific emphasis on cultural responsiveness. We offer a range of community based program services at links back to our clinic community based program In-Home Behavioral (IHB), In-Home Therapy (IHT), Therapeutic Mentoring (TM). We provide preventive care services that help families establish strong and stable foundations.
LOCATION:
Main office in Randolph. Direct Care staff based on the program they work in are designated to regions, travel for work at patient homes, school and within the community would be required.
JOB SUMMARY:
Youth Center Group Leader is trained as Behavior Technicians and works as a group leader assisting in therapeutic and traditional recreation activities in the community school vacation, weekend camps, before and after school recreational activities and implementing youth development program curriculum. They are responsible for implementing behavioral interventions programs as directed by Program coordinator and or Master Level Clinician Supervisor. The Youth Leader will be responsible for creating a safe and nurturing environment for young individuals, with disabilities and without disabilities offering guidance, mentorship, and organizing educational and recreational activities. This role aims to empower youth, promote personal development, and foster positive relationships within the community. Behavioral intervention services to help youth deal with diagnosis (DSM 5) or an Autistic /Asperger/PDD, NOS and other behavioral health diagnosis. This is performed in accordance with the program. Youth transportation is coordinated and they are picked up and dropped off within the Randolph, Brockton, Quincy, and Dorchester area and traveling to patients? homes is required daily as part of duties.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:
Lead teacher in managing a school vacation, weekend camps, before and after school activities in centers and the community and implementing youth development program curriculum
Lead for implementing sooth transportation pick up and drop offs and transition in the community between home
Instructs and supervises children in social and developmental activities and generally provides one-on-one attention when needed.
Plans activities for children, school vacation, weekend camps, before and after school activities, such as outdoor recreation activities, storytelling or art projects. Must help organize the classroom and plan intellectual activities for children, per the program coordinator requests.
Plans activities for youth and children, such as storytelling, art projects and integration of community activities. Must help organize the classroom and plan intellectual activities for children, per youth and children development age and functioning.
Interacts with children, prepares snacks, teaches children about numbers, colors and shapes, helps them get dressed and changes their diapers when needed.
Evaluates children?s social development and physical well-being and should be prepared to take on the role of lead teacher when needed.
Coordinate lesson plans, activities to implement learning via level of experiential learning, tutor after school grade school academic, assistant in transition into school, vocational school, or college
Progress notes and reports match reproductivity reports submitted weekly
Completes Specialty Programs documentation progress notes and reports within 24 hours to send home.
Verifies youth or children attendance
Maintains community activities plans and implements activities to meet the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs of children in the program. Provides nutritious snacks and meals. Provides adequate equipment and activities. Ensures equipment and facilities are clean, well maintained, and safe at all times. Schedules weekly and monthly programs and activities. Develops activities that introduce math and literacy concepts.
Supervises children in the program ensures children are always supervised. Establishes routines and provides positive guidance. Provides a safe and secure environment for children to feel comfortable. Implements positive discipline when required. Clearly and effectively communicates in a manner that children understand. Observe and make notes of children?s progress. Integrates special needs children in a positive and respectful manner.
Communicates with parents and members of the community reports and discusses children?s development with parents. Discusses identified problems and needs with professionals.
Maintains program administration keeps parents informed of program expectations, program activities and their child?s progress.
Performs other duties as required.
ORG UNIT/CLASS CAG:
Non Degree
Associates Level Degree
1.PPC1 Entry and Intermediate level
2.PPC2 Middle Level
3.PPC3 Senior
1.BLC 1 Entry- and Intermediate level
2.BLC 2 Middle Level
3.BLC 3 Senior
1.MLC1 Entry- and Intermediate level
2.MLC2 Middle Level
3.MLC3 Senior
SALARY & BENEFITS:
$24 to $30 hourly, depending on experience and certifications
QSEHRA Health Reimbursement Plan ($400 per month allowance)
401 K Plan
Federal Holidays Paid
PTO - Accrual based, eligible upon hire; Able to use on 120th day of full-time (32-40 hours a week) employment
Working Advantage Employee Discount Program
Education stipends with partnering colleges available after one year of employment.
WORKING SHIFT:
Monday to Friday Afternoon Shift 11:45 am to 7:45 pm
Saturdays 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Sundays 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and travel locally (as required by Plan)
