Part Time
SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL POSITION
Looking for a Special Education Paraprofessional to work 1:1 with a young 24-year-old adult female with developmental disabilities at her home and out in the local community.
Pay is $17-20/hour. The position is located in Fairfield, CT.
At least 5 years working with adults with disabilities and ABA training preferred. Experience with structuring schedules, de-escalation techniques and sensory strategies also preferred.
The staff will provide personal and social support tasks for a young woman needing 24-hour support.
Available shifts:
M-F: 5am-9am, 3:30pm-7:30pm, 7:30pm- 11:30pm;
M-F 2 days/week 9:30am-12 p.m. or 12:30pm-3:30 p.m.
Sat/Sun: 12pm-4pm, 4pm-8 p.m. Part-time or Full-time positions are available.
Job Description: Duties include light meal preparation, some personal care and hygiene support, laundry and housekeeping, facilitation community outings, and incorporating skill-building and communication strategies. The SPED Para will work as a 1:1 Personal Support Aide and as part of a larger team offering social and behavioral support to encourage independence, maintain a consistent schedule and minimize behavioral challenges.
Applicants must have access to a registered and insured vehicle for this role and must also be willing to have a background check completed before acceptance into position.
