Classroom Aide 3

Job Description

Job Description

Bridgewell strengthens communities by providing an unmatched range of social and human services that empower people with disabilities and other life challenges to live safe, self-directed, and productive lives. Bridgewell delivers support through community housing, day programs, outpatient treatment, recovery services, education, and employment training. We're committed to helping people in need, from those with autism to people with substance use disorders, become engaged members of their communities. Bridgewell is also the industry leader in developing innovative offerings responding to unmet or emerging needs.

Our employees take pride in making every day count to its fullest. They are committed to adding value to the lives of the people we support, and they bring energy, ideas, and a passion for service. Does this describe you? Then please consider joining our incredible team!

Connecting People with Possibilities

Mission : Bridgewell inspires hope and empowers people experiencing life challenges to achieve their fullest potential.

Summary: The Classroom Aide 3 will provide one-to-one support and assistance to individuals with developmental and psychiatric disabilities with all activities of daily living.

Schedule : Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm (40 hours per week)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Work with and train individuals on specific Day Services Plan objectives.
2. Responsible for data collection of goals of each individual.
3. Responsible for daily documentation of medical data or target behaviors.
4. Participate in all general programmatic duties (arrivals, breaks, lunches, departures).
5. Assist with the upkeep and maintenance of the program, follow the cleaning schedule, and report any maintenance issues.
6. Protect each individual's rights and maintain confidentiality of any information relative to people
7. Complete any administrative duties as assigned.
8. Participate in all required meetings.
9. Maintain all appropriate certifications including FA/CPR and PABC.
10. Other Duties as assigned.

Required Education/Experience:

1. Minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
2. Six months experience working with adults with developmental disabilities, developmental training program, or related experience.

Required Skills/Knowledge:

1. Knowledge and understanding of principles of normalization, behavior management, and human rights
2. Valid driver's license and one year of driving experience.
3. Basic computer skills.

Physical Demands:

1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to climb stairs.
2. Must be able to lift to 50 pounds.
3. The employee must be able to drive a vehicle.
4. Must have a normal range of eyesight with or without corrective lenses.
5. Must have a normal range of hearing with or without corrective equipment.

Bridgewell offers:

• Excellent health benefits-medical, dental, vision. We believe our benefits package is one of the most competitive.
• Generous paid time off includes your birthday (that's right, we even give you your birthday off!)
• A collaborative work environment that values new insight and personal contributions
• With over one hundred programs in the North Shore, Lowell, and Merrimack Valley we provide excellent opportunities for training and development.
• Additional compensation for on-call rotations
• Opportunities for professional development and growth

Why Should You Apply: If the top benefits alone don't sway you, our compassionate and collaborative work environment should! Bridgewell is committed to training and developing staff and provides opportunities for you to have a positive impact on the work you do.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Requires acceptable CORI results according to Bridgewell policy.

Bridgewell is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

The pay range listed for this position is the hourly rate range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, or other applicable factors permissible by law.