Job description

Relate & Grow has part time openings to work one-on-one as a "PLAY Tutor" with children with autism and other special needs in central Ohio. PLAY Tutors are one-on-one aides who provide intensive, play-based intervention. Each PLAY Tutor receives ongoing training and consultation on The PLAY Project and DIR Floortime methods and techniques, which are recommended by a certified DIR or PLAY Project Consultant supervising the work with the child. PLAY Tutors may also work with the child on education goals under the guidance and supervision of a licensed Intervention Specialist.

The PLAY Project and DIR Floortime are developmental, relationship-based interventions that follow the child's interests as a means to improve social-emotional difficulties as well as developmental and learning gaps.

PLAY Tutor responsibilities include: applying PLAY Project and DIR methods and techniques within fun, play-based intensive intervention sessions with the child, supporting the child's learning, tracking performance data, reporting to the Relate & Grow consultant, participating in ongoing training with the consultant and directly supervising the child when in their care.

Requirements: Candidates must be playful, energetic, able to adapt and learn based on constructive criticism, reliable, organized and have a means of transportation. Experience working with children, an interest or background in child development and two years of college studies (48 semester hours OR 72 quarter hours) are required. If offered the position, applicants must pass a background check and obtain an Instructional Assistant permit, we will provide guidance on how to obtain both of these and will reimburse their cost after a short period of satisfactory employment.
Current first aid and CPR certification is a plus, but not required, it can be obtained once hired.

This is a fun job with a flexible schedule that will provide valuable experience that is applicable to any field related to education, child development, health and mental health services, social services, policy development, etc. In some cases, schedules are flexible.

Current Openings Include

1. Providing PLAY Project intervention and care for a child with autism in a home setting.

Location: Columbus, Ohio

Total hours available: Minimum 3 with the possibility for more.

Very Flexible Schedule with Child's Availability Being:

• Monday 12-2PM
• Tuesdays 9:30-11AM
• Wednesdays 10:30-2:30PM
• Fridays 12:00 - 3:00PM

If the current schedule doesn't match your availability but you are interested in the position, and are available for 3 hours per week, we encourage you to apply.

Hourly rate varies between $14 and $16 per hour depending on the candidate's level of training, experience and demonstrated aptitude.

Benefits for Relate & Grow employees include:

• Flexibility with scheduling, building and maintaining caseloads
• Competitive hourly rates for the area
• Employee status- we hire you as an employee, not a contractor and we pay a part of your taxes.
• Access to education and supervision on the PLAY Project and the DIR models
• CEU financial assistance (based on position title, experience and size of caseload)
• Liability Insurance provided for employees
• Worker's Comp included for employees
• PTO for full-time employees

To apply, submit a resume via email.

For more information visit www.relateandgrow.com or www.playproject.org

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Have you completed AT LEAST 2 years of college studies (forty-eight semester hours or seventy-two quarter hours)?

If not, how soon will you complete 2 years of college studies?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Special education: 1 year (Preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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