Instructional Assistant jobs in Youngstown, OH

Compass Health Systems seeks to empower individuals with disabilities to enjoy purposeful lives on their own terms by providing individualized, person-centered services and supports designed to empower individuals with greater independence.

Do you seek to make a difference in the life of an individual with Autism and/or intellectual disabilities within your community? Compass Health Systems is a small, close-knit agency seeking honest, caring and compassionate professionals to empower individuals with disabilities by providing assistance in the home and community settings. A person in this role will help the individual they work with by assisting them and giving them the tools they need to live an independent and purposeful life and to be involved as an integral part of their community.

What We Offer...

The Instructional Assistant is a part-time position who has flexibility to make their own hours depending on the needs of the individual they serve. Hours for this position are typically sometime between 8am and 4pm on weekdays. Service is usually not offered on weekends, evenings, or holidays.

- Ability to have a flexible schedule

- Experience in a rewarding field and potential to grow with us

- Caseloads in different areas, not just one central location

The Instructional Assistant will...

- Provide one of several different services depending on individual clients needs including:

1) In Home and Community Supports - supporting individuals within the home and community setting providing assistance with educational needs

2) Behavioral Support Services - helping individuals meeting their behavioral goals in order for them to lead a more fulfilling life.

Additionally providers will:

It is the role of the Instructional Aide to support students with emotional and behavioral concerns within the general education, special education, or one-on-one session. The Instructional Aide works closely with the student to redirect behaviors, support student in maintaining focus, to decrease behavioral outbursts and work refusal. Instructional Aide supports are expected to take place within general education courses, special education courses, and/or one-on-one based on the student’s need and specially designed instruction. The Instructional Aide must also collaborate with teachers, special education case manager, and at times other related service providers. In addition, the Instructional Aide must collaborate monthly with the student’s special education case manager. The Instructional Aide is under the supervision of a clinical supervisor and is required to collaborate with a BSC. Quantitative data relating to behavioral needs and goals is a requirement for each session (either when in class providing supports or 1-on-1). Data and notes must be taken during each session.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Please provide a personal email address to streamline communication.

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• working with children with disabilities: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person