Communication and Behavior Specialist

Acceptional Minds LLC is a family focused support and mentoring program whose primary goal is providing assistance to families affected by autism and other mental health issues through mentoring and education. As our name implies, we value Acceptance and meeting people where they are at. Check out our facebook video for a picture of what it's like to work at Acceptional Minds: https://tinyurl.com/52hpmydm

Acceptional Minds is currently seeking full-time candidates who are willing to work in our Youth and Young Adult programs. Ideal Availability would be between the hours of 8am-6pm or between the hours of 9am-7pm M-F and one Saturday a month 10-5. Schedules would vary within that availability depending on client need.

Our Full-time staff get a built in Mental Health Day every other week!

Our Programming:

Alternative School Placement Program – Acceptional Academy

Program runs 7am-3:30pm M-F during the school year

*Help students whose behaviors are inhibiting their ability to get a quality education in a traditional setting

*Build executive functioning, social, emotional, and self-regulation skills

Center Based After School and Non-School Day Program

Program runs 3pm-7pm M-F and 10-5pm on Saturday during the school year

Program runs 8am-5pm in the summer

*Large and Small Motor Activities

*Structured Games, Arts, and Crafts

*Large and Small Group Activities

*Chores

Young Adult Program

*Support graduates of our skill-building and school program transition into adulthood

*Support the growth of life and daily living skills

*This is a new and growing program

Candidate Requirements & Preferences:

*Must be over 18

*Must possess a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance

*Must demonstrate a calm, kind, and open demeanor

*Previous experience working in a school setting or working with kids with special needs and behavior self-regulation challenges

*Acceptional Minds considers lived/personal experience and qualified previous experience and candidates who meet this criteria are encouraged to apply

*CPR, AED, and First Aid training is preferred, but will be provided upon hire if needed.

Physical Requirements:

*Must be able to safely perform a restraint under the training and guidance of Handle with Care training

*Prolonged periods of standing and walking.

*Must be able to kneel, sit, stand, crawl, push, and pull to assist children throughout the day.

*Must be able to lift to 10lbs routinely and up to 50lbs occasionally

Starting pay is $16.50-18/hr.

For more information on our services, please visit us at www.acceptionalminds.org.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.50 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Please describe your lived experience or on the job experience working with kids or young adults with autism or other mental health challenges.
• Are you able to work at least one Saturday a month (10-5)?
• Our service hours are 7am-7pm M-F and 10-5 on Saturday. Please list your availability within these service hours.

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $18