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.

Compensation:

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 annually, depending on qualifications (i.e., licensure and experience). This salary reflects a 40-hour workweek, annualized. Any agreed-upon reduction in weekly hours will be reflected in salary commensurately.
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!

Position Overview: We are now hiring Day Treatment Support Staff for our Autism Day Treatment program at our Minneapolis location(s). This position assists the Mental Health Practitioner and Mental Health Professional 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.

Location:

Minneapolis/Nicollet Mall

***Free Underground Parking

Schedule: Mon - Fri - Full Time - 7:45-4:15.

Qualifications

Job Qualifications:

Required-

Paraprofessional I

• High school Diploma/GED + 1000 hours experience working with children

Paraprofessional II

• High school diploma/GED + 8000 hours experience working with children

OR

• Associates degree/Two years of full-time post-secondary education + 4000 hours experience working with children

OR

• Bachelor's degree + 1000 hours experience working with children

Preferred-

• Experience working with early childhood and children with special needs, particularly children on the autism spectrum
• Bilingual Spanish Speaker
• Bilingual Somali Speaker

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