Group Assistant

Group Assistant

Thom Child & Family Services is seeking a Group Assistant for the Early Intervention program team located in Marlborough, MA. The Group Assistant will assist in center-based or community-based child, parent/child, parent support, or parent education groups. The ideal candidate is a professional who has excellent communication and interpersonal skills and is eager to continue learning.

Thom Child & Family Services offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to:

• Health and Dental Insurance, including Fitness Benefits and Wellness Incentive Program.
• Generous vacation, personal, and sick/long-term illness time
• Paid holiday (12 paid holidays).
• 403(b) with employer matching.
• Section 125 flexible benefits plan (Medical and dependent care).
• Employer-sponsored Long-term disability insurance.
• Employer-sponsored Life Insurance.
• Employer-sponsored Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Stipend for continuing education and conference fees.
• Mileage Reimbursement.
• Other optional benefits:
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Cancer Insurance
• College Tuition Program

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Associates Degree in Early Childhood, Special Education, or related field;
• Or a high school equivalency with a minimum of three years experience in Early Intervention or similar program plus 30 hours of in-service training, workshops, or college courses in a related field.
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds and maintain a current drivers' license.
• CPR certification required.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries; promote client confidentiality; and exhibit flexibility, sensitivity to cultural differences, and teamwork.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to problem solve, make recommendations, and implement solutions

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in the safe transition of children on and off the bus and be familiar with the transportation routine (remove and put car seats and children on/off buses, signing paperwork, etc.)
• Greet and interact with children and families before and after groups. (Help orient new families to group routine, touch base with parents after group about their child).
• Support and participate with implementation of group activities (preparing snack, washing child's hands, supporting upset child).
• Promote ongoing communication about children in group with other team members (parents/caregivers, group leader, service coordinator, other EI providers).
• Communicate and assist group leaders and staff to prepare and implement activities for groups (sensory, art, manipulatives, motor equipment).
• Work with group coordinator to maintain inventory of supplies (food, cleaning, art, group equipment).
• Be informed of children's IFSP goals and work with service coordinator and group staff to implement strategies to address them in the group setting.
• Maintain cleanliness of group space and materials (wash dishes, sanitation of toys, clean sinks, vacuum, etc.).
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic group environment.
• Help group coordinator prepare and update group bulletin boards.

Thom Child and Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, familial status, domestic violence status, or any other status protected by law.