After School Facilitator - Per diem

Family & Children's Aid is seeking individuals who are passionate about working with children and making a difference. Family & Children's Aid operates a therapeutic after school and summer program that helps to provide a safe and structured environment for kids who struggle emotionally and/or behaviorally. Our goal is to engage children in activities that promote social, emotional and intellectual learning through our Extended Day Treatment Program while also providing Clinical support. This position has two different schedules, a school year schedule and a summer schedule. Candidates need to be able to work both schedules.

The schedules are as follows:

School Year Schedule:

Monday:

1:45pm-7:15pm

Tuesday:

1:45pm-7:15pm

Wednesday:

1:30pm-7:30pm

Thursday:

1:00pm-7:00pm

Summer Schedule:

Monday:

8:30am-2:30pm

Tuesday:

8:30am-2:30pm

Wednesday:

8:30am-3:00pm

Thursday:

8:30am-2:30pm After School Program Facilitator monitors and provides care for children participating in the therapeutic after school program and are responsible for the children's health and safety.

Additional Responsibilities Include:

• Maintain staff to client ratio
• Facilitate/ co-facilitate psycho educational groups
• Manage behaviors and assist clients in utilizing coping skills and de-escalation techniques
• Assist with developing and implementing clinical treatment plans
• Participate in treatment plan reviews
• Assist with transportation to and from program
• Participate in Multi Family Group activities on an as needed basis
• Complete daily progress notes
• Perform Physical Management Interventions Qualifications and Skills
• Must have knowledge, skills, ability and the desire to work with children struggling with behavioral and/or emotional needs
• Valid CT Drivers License
• Available to fulfill the work schedule as outlined in position posting
• Minimum of one (1) year experience working with similar population highly preferred Per diem

Benefits Include:

• Weekly Payroll with free Direct Deposit
• Paid Sick Time per

CT State Law Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$21.22 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Employee assistance program Referral program Application Question(s): Which days of the week are you able to work from 1:00 pm to 7:30 pm (September to June)? Are you willing to obtain an a-endorsement?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

working with children and adolescents: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

A-endorsement (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Danbury, CT 06810 (Required)

Work Location:

In person