Disability Aide

Description Head Start Birth-5 has an opening for a part-time Disability Aide position working 28 hours per week. This position will be utilized to provide support to children with disabilities in the assigned Head Start Birth-5 classroom and on the playground. The work hours and tasks may vary on any given day from classroom to classroom, center to center, as a Cook, or custodial duties depending on the schedule or as assigned to assist with support and coverage in the centers. This position will assist in the completion of required developmental, behavioral, and sensory screenings within the required time period. Complete duties and responsibilities as they relate to the Head Start Performance Standards, Indiana Day Care Licensing Regulations, CACFP Guidelines, and Head Start Birth-5 Forms and Procedures Manual.

Applicants must possess good communication skills with children and families and display positive interaction with infants, toddlers, and preschool children ages 6 weeks to 5 years.

Requirements A High School diploma or equivalent required; experience with infants, toddlers, and/or preschool children preferred. Obtain a Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) within one year of hire. LHDC may provide on the job training to obtain the appropriate credentials if necessary.

Must meet Head Start and Indiana Childcare Licensing Regulations, including Head Start Standards of Conduct, federal and state criminal history requirements, sex offender registry checks, drug screen, physical and complete an annual T.B. test.

LHDC offers an exceptional array of benefits to part-time employees, including vacation leave, holiday leave, and 401k plan. All LHDC employees are eligible for reimbursement for professional development approved by the organization as long as they have been employed for at least 6 months.

To apply online, go to www.lhdc.org.

You may contact Human Resources for further information at 812-547-3435 ext. 258 or [email protected].

LHDC provides services to clients regardless of age, sex, race, color, religion, disability, veteran status, genetics, national origin, ancestry, or familial status. The agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer.