Support the teachers to provide a classroom environment that supports health and safety for the Head Start children. Primary Responsibilities are to ensure that the Head Start food components are successfully delivered in the classrooms including transporting prepared food from the contract kitchen, ensuring that food is stored and served in compliance with CACFP regulations and assisting the classroom staff with family style meals. All staff play a part in the implementation of active supervision of children and conscious discipline while completing their assigned duties. If needed when no other staff are available to maintain required staff: child ratio the classroom aide may be counted as a substitute teacher once all the food component duties are completed for the day. Performs all job responsibilities in a safe manner. Complete duties with a positive attitude and with the intention of Paladin's success. Includes any other duties to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission, or support our organizational values. Qualifications EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONAL UPON RESULTS OF THE FOLLOWING: • Successful Drug Screening. • Successful Physical Capacities Examination and TB screen results. • Criminal History Background Clearance. PHYSICAL/MENTAL ABILITIES AND PROCESSES: • Ability to create a positive working environment for both children and colleagues. • Physical capability, strength and coordination adequate to work with preschool children including, kneeling, stooping, bending, and sitting on the floor. • Required computer literacy: Word processing, database, Internet, spreadsheets, and e-mail. • Ability to assist in maintaining computerized records for child/family tracking system. • Ability to visually assess the health and behaviors of children. • Assist with frequent significant decisions to assure developmental progress of children. • Demonstrated ability to supervise preschool children and ensure a safe learning environment including the ability to monitor and respond to events going on at all times in classroom, outdoor play areas and on field trips. This includes the ability to move quickly to respond to very active children and to redirect or physically remove a child in order to ensure their safety or the safety of others in the environment. • Refrain from engaging in personal business. • Ability to exercise professional conduct in the workplace. Conduct oneself with decorum while representing Paladin. • Ability to respond appropriately (both mentally and physically) to an emergency or a crisis situation. • Uphold all responsibilities for mandated reporting as legally required by the State of Indiana. • Assure that a positive image of Paladin is portrayed at all times. • Occasional driving for training and job responsibility requirements. • Occasional lifting in excess of 50 lbs., occasionally placing children into seats and ability to carry or drag a child in an emergency situation to a safe area. • Occasional climbing steps to enter and exit bus. QUALIFICATIONS: • High School Diploma or Equivalent • Knowledge of working in a preschool setting preferred, but not required • Good verbal and written communications skills • Must have or be willing to obtain Adult and Pediatric CPR and First Aid Certifications within 30 days from the date of hire. • Must have or be willing to obtain CACFP required training(s). • Valid Driver's License and access to a privately-owned vehicle with liability insurance for use in completing work responsibilities as required. • Good verbal and written communications skills. • Bilingual in English and Spanish desirable but not required. The primary language in the workplace is English. RESPONSIBILITIES: Classroom Management, Intentional Planning, and Meaningful Assessment • Appropriately implements CACFP procedures and comply with all USDA laws. • Complete cleaning tasks assigned by Supervisor • Assist with classroom set up / tear down as assigned by Supervisor. Family Engagement and Partnerships • Build respectful, culturally responsive, and trusting relationships with families. Professionalism • Engage in effective collegial relationships • Interact with other staff using the highest standards of professionalism. • Supports team by providing coverage for breaks, lunches, and illnesses as needed • Follow all agency policies and procedures • Responsive to mentor/coaching/management feedback. Demonstrate a willingness to implement new strategies. • Provide customer service in reception, greet, and direct visitors at the site. • Perform other relevant responsibilities as required by the program or assigned by supervisor. • Help with maintaining a clean, sanitary, safe and welcoming classroom. • Model the respectful workplace policy when interacting with Paladin clients, community members, and colleagues. • Must be responsible, able to handle confidential material, able to organize effectively and able to work independently. • Assure that a positive image of the Paladin is always portrayed. Training responsibilities • Maintain current, valid driver's license and liability insurance at all times on any personal vehicle used to conduct Paladin business. • Obtain and keep current Adult and Pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications. • Attend all Head Start training as directed by supervisor, including but not limited to annual pre-service training, professional development days, and special interest training as available. • Complete 15 credit hours in ECE and a minimum of 20 hours continuing education, based on individualized professional development plan. PIa1b1e5-
08/01/2026
Full time
Support the teachers to provide a classroom environment that supports health and safety for the Head Start children. Primary Responsibilities are to ensure that the Head Start food components are successfully delivered in the classrooms including transporting prepared food from the contract kitchen, ensuring that food is stored and served in compliance with CACFP regulations and assisting the classroom staff with family style meals. All staff play a part in the implementation of active supervision of children and conscious discipline while completing their assigned duties. If needed when no other staff are available to maintain required staff: child ratio the classroom aide may be counted as a substitute teacher once all the food component duties are completed for the day. Performs all job responsibilities in a safe manner. Complete duties with a positive attitude and with the intention of Paladin's success. Includes any other duties to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission, or support our organizational values. Qualifications EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONAL UPON RESULTS OF THE FOLLOWING: • Successful Drug Screening. • Successful Physical Capacities Examination and TB screen results. • Criminal History Background Clearance. PHYSICAL/MENTAL ABILITIES AND PROCESSES: • Ability to create a positive working environment for both children and colleagues. • Physical capability, strength and coordination adequate to work with preschool children including, kneeling, stooping, bending, and sitting on the floor. • Required computer literacy: Word processing, database, Internet, spreadsheets, and e-mail. • Ability to assist in maintaining computerized records for child/family tracking system. • Ability to visually assess the health and behaviors of children. • Assist with frequent significant decisions to assure developmental progress of children. • Demonstrated ability to supervise preschool children and ensure a safe learning environment including the ability to monitor and respond to events going on at all times in classroom, outdoor play areas and on field trips. This includes the ability to move quickly to respond to very active children and to redirect or physically remove a child in order to ensure their safety or the safety of others in the environment. • Refrain from engaging in personal business. • Ability to exercise professional conduct in the workplace. Conduct oneself with decorum while representing Paladin. • Ability to respond appropriately (both mentally and physically) to an emergency or a crisis situation. • Uphold all responsibilities for mandated reporting as legally required by the State of Indiana. • Assure that a positive image of Paladin is portrayed at all times. • Occasional driving for training and job responsibility requirements. • Occasional lifting in excess of 50 lbs., occasionally placing children into seats and ability to carry or drag a child in an emergency situation to a safe area. • Occasional climbing steps to enter and exit bus. QUALIFICATIONS: • High School Diploma or Equivalent • Knowledge of working in a preschool setting preferred, but not required • Good verbal and written communications skills • Must have or be willing to obtain Adult and Pediatric CPR and First Aid Certifications within 30 days from the date of hire. • Must have or be willing to obtain CACFP required training(s). • Valid Driver's License and access to a privately-owned vehicle with liability insurance for use in completing work responsibilities as required. • Good verbal and written communications skills. • Bilingual in English and Spanish desirable but not required. The primary language in the workplace is English. RESPONSIBILITIES: Classroom Management, Intentional Planning, and Meaningful Assessment • Appropriately implements CACFP procedures and comply with all USDA laws. • Complete cleaning tasks assigned by Supervisor • Assist with classroom set up / tear down as assigned by Supervisor. Family Engagement and Partnerships • Build respectful, culturally responsive, and trusting relationships with families. Professionalism • Engage in effective collegial relationships • Interact with other staff using the highest standards of professionalism. • Supports team by providing coverage for breaks, lunches, and illnesses as needed • Follow all agency policies and procedures • Responsive to mentor/coaching/management feedback. Demonstrate a willingness to implement new strategies. • Provide customer service in reception, greet, and direct visitors at the site. • Perform other relevant responsibilities as required by the program or assigned by supervisor. • Help with maintaining a clean, sanitary, safe and welcoming classroom. • Model the respectful workplace policy when interacting with Paladin clients, community members, and colleagues. • Must be responsible, able to handle confidential material, able to organize effectively and able to work independently. • Assure that a positive image of the Paladin is always portrayed. Training responsibilities • Maintain current, valid driver's license and liability insurance at all times on any personal vehicle used to conduct Paladin business. • Obtain and keep current Adult and Pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications. • Attend all Head Start training as directed by supervisor, including but not limited to annual pre-service training, professional development days, and special interest training as available. • Complete 15 credit hours in ECE and a minimum of 20 hours continuing education, based on individualized professional development plan. PIa1b1e5-
POSITION PURPOSE: Responsible to attend to personal health care needs and perform person-centered activities designed to assist individuals with disabilities to learn, maintain, or increase their independent functioning skills. May also include areas of entertainment, relaxation, and education. Activities may occur in individual's home or group settings within the agency or in the community.•May also provide support to the industrial operation through completion of assigned tasks which is essential to revenue producing production. May be asked to provide supervision in various programs per the individual program plan(s). ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Maintain a positive and enthusiastic attitude to promote learning. • Plans and implements daily schedule for community-based programming and classroom activities that support community involvement. • Maintains records, reports, and data, as required, to maintain compliance with funding sources, CARF, agency requirements and National Council on Aging (NCOA) (depending on program assignment). • May transport individuals or groups to and from the agency or to various activities. May be required to assist with wheelchairs and walking devices. • May be required to keep license, insurance and registration for vehicle driven, up-to-date. Will be required to submit to a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driver's check; may be done annually by Paladin or Paladin's insurance company. Or, may be required to obtain a PPC license. • May be required to work at multiple locations. • Provides 1:1 or small group training to address individual clients (participants) needs such as those indicated on the individual program plan. • Implements behavior plans as designed to maximize behavior management concerns of clients (participants) served. • Distributes medications to clients (participants) assigned; responsibility is shared with co- workers. • Requires lifting of individuals to assist with personal care needs and provides feeding assistance to clients (participants) needing such help. • Provides client supervision to insure compliance with health and safety standards and to provide a safe, secure environment in which basic human needs are met. • May include hours other than agency stated hours of 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. including holidays & weekends based on program. • Will follow all agency policies and procedures regarding the use and release of confidential information and confidential PHI (protected health information). • Will adhere to all agency policies and procedures regarding ethics, client rights and dignity of persons served. • Adheres to Universal Precautions for all functions, uses protective equipment as necessary. • Shall perform any other job related function as assigned. Habilitation Services additional essential functions: • May be required to complete training curricula for Program Assistants in Adult Day Services developed by the National Council on Aging (NCOA) if assigned primarily to the Adult Day Program. • May provide complete or assistive care in personal health care needs such as toileting and feeding, i.e. changing Depends, peritoneal care, showering, and brushing teeth. • Coordinates food service curriculum and food service training to clients at Paladin or required sites. May be required to obtain Serve Safe certification. • Required to complete training curriculum and implement activity calendars for classroom use. Pre-Vocational Services additional essential functions: • May be required to set up and tear down daily production jobs as required. • Provide structured activities when paid work is not available. • Maintain a clean and neat work area and performs routine housekeeping tasks as related to the safe environment. • Provide instruction and training to clients (participants) on work tasks and implement work adjustment techniques from individual program plans. • May provides complete or assistive care in personal health care needs such as toileting and feeding. Creative Concepts additional essential functions • Provide services as indicated on the individual program plan. • Prepare and communicates short directions on each craft or art work to use. • Have a variety of completed samples of craft or art work to use as display items. • Responsible for keeping inventories of all crafts & art supplies and equipment. • Maintain arts & craft area and supplies/tools in clean and orderly working condition. Computer Lab additional essential functions: • Provide services as indicated on the individual program plan • Serves as the focal point for incoming requests for computer training; participates in meetings with staff assigned to persons with varying disabilities with lab goals and/or other individuals assigned to the technology lab. • Designs, develops, administers and analyzes the results of training needs assessments. Residential additional essential functions: • May provide complete or assistive care in personal health care needs such as toileting and feeding, cooking, i.e. changing Depends, peritoneal care, showering, and brushing teeth. • Provide routine housekeeping and yard work to ensure participant health & safety. • Assist participant(s) with shopping and budgeting money. • Assist participant(s) with Individual Habilitation goals. • Follow high risk plans to ensure the health and safety for participants. • Assist participants with medical appointments. • Assist participant(s) with medication administration as needed. • Complete required documentation for the participants served. • Turn in required documentation according to the specified deadline or per direction of the supervisor. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: • Attends meetings, in-services, and professional development activities, as necessary. • Assists to maintain inventory of program supplies and equipment to conduct classroom and community-based activities. • May require driving to participants' residences and/or transporting to and from community sites for programming. Qualifications KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: • Good public relations and communication skills. • Ability to recognize and respond to medical and emergency needs. • Basic knowledge of various disability types and the impact of functional limitations in developmental learning. • Basic knowledge of curriculum planning and instruction of classroom activities. • Valid driver's license or PPC license (if required). Good driving record. • Must provide Paladin, Inc. with on-going, up-to-date "proof of vehicle insurance" in employee's name for vehicle driven while working for Paladin. • Basic knowledge of local community organizations' activities and events. • Ability to independently organize time and duties to meet work floor and consumer demands. • Basic math skills. COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Consumers (participants): Daily personal contact to implement behavior plans, provide positive reinforcement, teach activities, and provide conflict resolutions. Staff: Frequent daily personal contact to coordinate program information, consistency, and coordination of services. Caregivers: Daily written and/or verbal communication to share requested information. Supervisor: Periodic personal contact, as needed, to communicate program needs, needs for assistance, scheduling, and input into client (participant) program plan development. Community: Ability to investigate and facilitate community opportunities for clients (participants) while favorably representing the agency and enhancing the public's disabilities awareness. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: • Frequent lifting; may require team lifting up to 150 lbs. • Ability to bend, crouch, or kneel. • Ability to twist, push, or pull. • Quick reflexes and skill in non-aversive crisis intervention. • Ability to project voice, listen, and to observe classroom areas. • Frequent lifting and carrying up to 75 lbs. • Standing, walking and sitting for extended periods of time. • Sitting to write records and in meetings. • Speaking, hearing, visual ability to communicate. • Ability to project voice, listen and observe program areas. • Subject to frequent interruptions • Frequent hand washing • Quick reflexes and skill in non-aversive crisis intervention. • Capacity to handle extremes in environmental conditions (i.e. heat, cold). • May be subject to hostile and emotionally upset individuals throughout the day. • May be subject to infectious diseases. • Must be able to pass physical components of required trainings (i.e. CPR, BIP) MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: • Patience and diplomacy in dealing with difficult clients (participants), staff, family members and agency staff. • Ability to observe significant changes in conditions or actions of clients (participants). • Ability to work with minimal supervision. • Initiative and flexibility to handle changes in routine. • Compassion and concern for the well-being of people with disabilities. • Ability to work as a team member. • Ability to handle multiple tasks and/or demands of one's time from others. • Must be proficient in basic math skills; addition, subtraction, fractions, multiplication, and division. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT THAT MAY BE USED • Hoyer Lift and other assistive devices • Hand tools • Tape Machines • Shredder Machine • Computers and software • Audio/visual equipment • Power stapler gun • Calculator • Personal vehicle • Chemicals, such as paints, clay, solvents, hardeners • Audio visual equipment • Agency vehicles with or without vehicle tie downs/lift . click apply for full job details
08/01/2026
Full time
POSITION PURPOSE: Responsible to attend to personal health care needs and perform person-centered activities designed to assist individuals with disabilities to learn, maintain, or increase their independent functioning skills. May also include areas of entertainment, relaxation, and education. Activities may occur in individual's home or group settings within the agency or in the community.•May also provide support to the industrial operation through completion of assigned tasks which is essential to revenue producing production. May be asked to provide supervision in various programs per the individual program plan(s). ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Maintain a positive and enthusiastic attitude to promote learning. • Plans and implements daily schedule for community-based programming and classroom activities that support community involvement. • Maintains records, reports, and data, as required, to maintain compliance with funding sources, CARF, agency requirements and National Council on Aging (NCOA) (depending on program assignment). • May transport individuals or groups to and from the agency or to various activities. May be required to assist with wheelchairs and walking devices. • May be required to keep license, insurance and registration for vehicle driven, up-to-date. Will be required to submit to a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driver's check; may be done annually by Paladin or Paladin's insurance company. Or, may be required to obtain a PPC license. • May be required to work at multiple locations. • Provides 1:1 or small group training to address individual clients (participants) needs such as those indicated on the individual program plan. • Implements behavior plans as designed to maximize behavior management concerns of clients (participants) served. • Distributes medications to clients (participants) assigned; responsibility is shared with co- workers. • Requires lifting of individuals to assist with personal care needs and provides feeding assistance to clients (participants) needing such help. • Provides client supervision to insure compliance with health and safety standards and to provide a safe, secure environment in which basic human needs are met. • May include hours other than agency stated hours of 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. including holidays & weekends based on program. • Will follow all agency policies and procedures regarding the use and release of confidential information and confidential PHI (protected health information). • Will adhere to all agency policies and procedures regarding ethics, client rights and dignity of persons served. • Adheres to Universal Precautions for all functions, uses protective equipment as necessary. • Shall perform any other job related function as assigned. Habilitation Services additional essential functions: • May be required to complete training curricula for Program Assistants in Adult Day Services developed by the National Council on Aging (NCOA) if assigned primarily to the Adult Day Program. • May provide complete or assistive care in personal health care needs such as toileting and feeding, i.e. changing Depends, peritoneal care, showering, and brushing teeth. • Coordinates food service curriculum and food service training to clients at Paladin or required sites. May be required to obtain Serve Safe certification. • Required to complete training curriculum and implement activity calendars for classroom use. Pre-Vocational Services additional essential functions: • May be required to set up and tear down daily production jobs as required. • Provide structured activities when paid work is not available. • Maintain a clean and neat work area and performs routine housekeeping tasks as related to the safe environment. • Provide instruction and training to clients (participants) on work tasks and implement work adjustment techniques from individual program plans. • May provides complete or assistive care in personal health care needs such as toileting and feeding. Creative Concepts additional essential functions • Provide services as indicated on the individual program plan. • Prepare and communicates short directions on each craft or art work to use. • Have a variety of completed samples of craft or art work to use as display items. • Responsible for keeping inventories of all crafts & art supplies and equipment. • Maintain arts & craft area and supplies/tools in clean and orderly working condition. Computer Lab additional essential functions: • Provide services as indicated on the individual program plan • Serves as the focal point for incoming requests for computer training; participates in meetings with staff assigned to persons with varying disabilities with lab goals and/or other individuals assigned to the technology lab. • Designs, develops, administers and analyzes the results of training needs assessments. Residential additional essential functions: • May provide complete or assistive care in personal health care needs such as toileting and feeding, cooking, i.e. changing Depends, peritoneal care, showering, and brushing teeth. • Provide routine housekeeping and yard work to ensure participant health & safety. • Assist participant(s) with shopping and budgeting money. • Assist participant(s) with Individual Habilitation goals. • Follow high risk plans to ensure the health and safety for participants. • Assist participants with medical appointments. • Assist participant(s) with medication administration as needed. • Complete required documentation for the participants served. • Turn in required documentation according to the specified deadline or per direction of the supervisor. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: • Attends meetings, in-services, and professional development activities, as necessary. • Assists to maintain inventory of program supplies and equipment to conduct classroom and community-based activities. • May require driving to participants' residences and/or transporting to and from community sites for programming. Qualifications KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: • Good public relations and communication skills. • Ability to recognize and respond to medical and emergency needs. • Basic knowledge of various disability types and the impact of functional limitations in developmental learning. • Basic knowledge of curriculum planning and instruction of classroom activities. • Valid driver's license or PPC license (if required). Good driving record. • Must provide Paladin, Inc. with on-going, up-to-date "proof of vehicle insurance" in employee's name for vehicle driven while working for Paladin. • Basic knowledge of local community organizations' activities and events. • Ability to independently organize time and duties to meet work floor and consumer demands. • Basic math skills. COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Consumers (participants): Daily personal contact to implement behavior plans, provide positive reinforcement, teach activities, and provide conflict resolutions. Staff: Frequent daily personal contact to coordinate program information, consistency, and coordination of services. Caregivers: Daily written and/or verbal communication to share requested information. Supervisor: Periodic personal contact, as needed, to communicate program needs, needs for assistance, scheduling, and input into client (participant) program plan development. Community: Ability to investigate and facilitate community opportunities for clients (participants) while favorably representing the agency and enhancing the public's disabilities awareness. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: • Frequent lifting; may require team lifting up to 150 lbs. • Ability to bend, crouch, or kneel. • Ability to twist, push, or pull. • Quick reflexes and skill in non-aversive crisis intervention. • Ability to project voice, listen, and to observe classroom areas. • Frequent lifting and carrying up to 75 lbs. • Standing, walking and sitting for extended periods of time. • Sitting to write records and in meetings. • Speaking, hearing, visual ability to communicate. • Ability to project voice, listen and observe program areas. • Subject to frequent interruptions • Frequent hand washing • Quick reflexes and skill in non-aversive crisis intervention. • Capacity to handle extremes in environmental conditions (i.e. heat, cold). • May be subject to hostile and emotionally upset individuals throughout the day. • May be subject to infectious diseases. • Must be able to pass physical components of required trainings (i.e. CPR, BIP) MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: • Patience and diplomacy in dealing with difficult clients (participants), staff, family members and agency staff. • Ability to observe significant changes in conditions or actions of clients (participants). • Ability to work with minimal supervision. • Initiative and flexibility to handle changes in routine. • Compassion and concern for the well-being of people with disabilities. • Ability to work as a team member. • Ability to handle multiple tasks and/or demands of one's time from others. • Must be proficient in basic math skills; addition, subtraction, fractions, multiplication, and division. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT THAT MAY BE USED • Hoyer Lift and other assistive devices • Hand tools • Tape Machines • Shredder Machine • Computers and software • Audio/visual equipment • Power stapler gun • Calculator • Personal vehicle • Chemicals, such as paints, clay, solvents, hardeners • Audio visual equipment • Agency vehicles with or without vehicle tie downs/lift . click apply for full job details
POSITION PURPOSE: Responsible to attend to personal health care needs and perform person-centered activities designed to assist individuals with disabilities to learn, maintain, or increase their independent functioning skills. May also include areas of entertainment, relaxation, and education. Activities may occur in individual's home or group settings within the agency or in the community.•May also provide support to the industrial operation through completion of assigned tasks which is essential to revenue producing production. May be asked to provide supervision in various programs per the individual program plan(s). ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Maintain a positive and enthusiastic attitude to promote learning. • Plans and implements daily schedule for community-based programming and classroom activities that support community involvement. • Maintains records, reports, and data, as required, to maintain compliance with funding sources, CARF, agency requirements and National Council on Aging (NCOA) (depending on program assignment). • May transport individuals or groups to and from the agency or to various activities. May be required to assist with wheelchairs and walking devices. • May be required to keep license, insurance and registration for vehicle driven, up-to-date. Will be required to submit to a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driver's check; may be done annually by Paladin or Paladin's insurance company. Or, may be required to obtain a PPC license. • May be required to work at multiple locations. • Provides 1:1 or small group training to address individual clients (participants) needs such as those indicated on the individual program plan. • Implements behavior plans as designed to maximize behavior management concerns of clients (participants) served. • Distributes medications to clients (participants) assigned; responsibility is shared with co- workers. • Requires lifting of individuals to assist with personal care needs and provides feeding assistance to clients (participants) needing such help. • Provides client supervision to insure compliance with health and safety standards and to provide a safe, secure environment in which basic human needs are met. • May include hours other than agency stated hours of 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. including holidays & weekends based on program. • Will follow all agency policies and procedures regarding the use and release of confidential information and confidential PHI (protected health information). • Will adhere to all agency policies and procedures regarding ethics, client rights and dignity of persons served. • Adheres to Universal Precautions for all functions, uses protective equipment as necessary. • Shall perform any other job related function as assigned. Habilitation Services additional essential functions: • May be required to complete training curricula for Program Assistants in Adult Day Services developed by the National Council on Aging (NCOA) if assigned primarily to the Adult Day Program. • May provide complete or assistive care in personal health care needs such as toileting and feeding, i.e. changing Depends, peritoneal care, showering, and brushing teeth. • Coordinates food service curriculum and food service training to clients at Paladin or required sites. May be required to obtain Serve Safe certification. • Required to complete training curriculum and implement activity calendars for classroom use. Pre-Vocational Services additional essential functions: • May be required to set up and tear down daily production jobs as required. • Provide structured activities when paid work is not available. • Maintain a clean and neat work area and performs routine housekeeping tasks as related to the safe environment. • Provide instruction and training to clients (participants) on work tasks and implement work adjustment techniques from individual program plans. • May provides complete or assistive care in personal health care needs such as toileting and feeding. Creative Concepts additional essential functions • Provide services as indicated on the individual program plan. • Prepare and communicates short directions on each craft or art work to use. • Have a variety of completed samples of craft or art work to use as display items. • Responsible for keeping inventories of all crafts & art supplies and equipment. • Maintain arts & craft area and supplies/tools in clean and orderly working condition. Computer Lab additional essential functions: • Provide services as indicated on the individual program plan • Serves as the focal point for incoming requests for computer training; participates in meetings with staff assigned to persons with varying disabilities with lab goals and/or other individuals assigned to the technology lab. • Designs, develops, administers and analyzes the results of training needs assessments. Residential additional essential functions: • May provide complete or assistive care in personal health care needs such as toileting and feeding, cooking, i.e. changing Depends, peritoneal care, showering, and brushing teeth. • Provide routine housekeeping and yard work to ensure participant health & safety. • Assist participant(s) with shopping and budgeting money. • Assist participant(s) with Individual Habilitation goals. • Follow high risk plans to ensure the health and safety for participants. • Assist participants with medical appointments. • Assist participant(s) with medication administration as needed. • Complete required documentation for the participants served. • Turn in required documentation according to the specified deadline or per direction of the supervisor. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: • Attends meetings, in-services, and professional development activities, as necessary. • Assists to maintain inventory of program supplies and equipment to conduct classroom and community-based activities. • May require driving to participants' residences and/or transporting to and from community sites for programming. Qualifications KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: • Good public relations and communication skills. • Ability to recognize and respond to medical and emergency needs. • Basic knowledge of various disability types and the impact of functional limitations in developmental learning. • Basic knowledge of curriculum planning and instruction of classroom activities. • Valid driver's license or PPC license (if required). Good driving record. • Must provide Paladin, Inc. with on-going, up-to-date "proof of vehicle insurance" in employee's name for vehicle driven while working for Paladin. • Basic knowledge of local community organizations' activities and events. • Ability to independently organize time and duties to meet work floor and consumer demands. • Basic math skills. COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Consumers (participants): Daily personal contact to implement behavior plans, provide positive reinforcement, teach activities, and provide conflict resolutions. Staff: Frequent daily personal contact to coordinate program information, consistency, and coordination of services. Caregivers: Daily written and/or verbal communication to share requested information. Supervisor: Periodic personal contact, as needed, to communicate program needs, needs for assistance, scheduling, and input into client (participant) program plan development. Community: Ability to investigate and facilitate community opportunities for clients (participants) while favorably representing the agency and enhancing the public's disabilities awareness. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: • Frequent lifting; may require team lifting up to 150 lbs. • Ability to bend, crouch, or kneel. • Ability to twist, push, or pull. • Quick reflexes and skill in non-aversive crisis intervention. • Ability to project voice, listen, and to observe classroom areas. • Frequent lifting and carrying up to 75 lbs. • Standing, walking and sitting for extended periods of time. • Sitting to write records and in meetings. • Speaking, hearing, visual ability to communicate. • Ability to project voice, listen and observe program areas. • Subject to frequent interruptions • Frequent hand washing • Quick reflexes and skill in non-aversive crisis intervention. • Capacity to handle extremes in environmental conditions (i.e. heat, cold). • May be subject to hostile and emotionally upset individuals throughout the day. • May be subject to infectious diseases. • Must be able to pass physical components of required trainings (i.e. CPR, BIP) MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: • Patience and diplomacy in dealing with difficult clients (participants), staff, family members and agency staff. • Ability to observe significant changes in conditions or actions of clients (participants). • Ability to work with minimal supervision. • Initiative and flexibility to handle changes in routine. • Compassion and concern for the well-being of people with disabilities. • Ability to work as a team member. • Ability to handle multiple tasks and/or demands of one's time from others. • Must be proficient in basic math skills; addition, subtraction, fractions, multiplication, and division. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT THAT MAY BE USED • Hoyer Lift and other assistive devices • Hand tools • Tape Machines • Shredder Machine • Computers and software • Audio/visual equipment • Power stapler gun • Calculator • Personal vehicle • Chemicals, such as paints, clay, solvents, hardeners • Audio visual equipment • Agency vehicles with or without vehicle tie downs/lift . click apply for full job details
08/01/2026
Full time
POSITION PURPOSE: Responsible to attend to personal health care needs and perform person-centered activities designed to assist individuals with disabilities to learn, maintain, or increase their independent functioning skills. May also include areas of entertainment, relaxation, and education. Activities may occur in individual's home or group settings within the agency or in the community.•May also provide support to the industrial operation through completion of assigned tasks which is essential to revenue producing production. May be asked to provide supervision in various programs per the individual program plan(s). ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Maintain a positive and enthusiastic attitude to promote learning. • Plans and implements daily schedule for community-based programming and classroom activities that support community involvement. • Maintains records, reports, and data, as required, to maintain compliance with funding sources, CARF, agency requirements and National Council on Aging (NCOA) (depending on program assignment). • May transport individuals or groups to and from the agency or to various activities. May be required to assist with wheelchairs and walking devices. • May be required to keep license, insurance and registration for vehicle driven, up-to-date. Will be required to submit to a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driver's check; may be done annually by Paladin or Paladin's insurance company. Or, may be required to obtain a PPC license. • May be required to work at multiple locations. • Provides 1:1 or small group training to address individual clients (participants) needs such as those indicated on the individual program plan. • Implements behavior plans as designed to maximize behavior management concerns of clients (participants) served. • Distributes medications to clients (participants) assigned; responsibility is shared with co- workers. • Requires lifting of individuals to assist with personal care needs and provides feeding assistance to clients (participants) needing such help. • Provides client supervision to insure compliance with health and safety standards and to provide a safe, secure environment in which basic human needs are met. • May include hours other than agency stated hours of 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. including holidays & weekends based on program. • Will follow all agency policies and procedures regarding the use and release of confidential information and confidential PHI (protected health information). • Will adhere to all agency policies and procedures regarding ethics, client rights and dignity of persons served. • Adheres to Universal Precautions for all functions, uses protective equipment as necessary. • Shall perform any other job related function as assigned. Habilitation Services additional essential functions: • May be required to complete training curricula for Program Assistants in Adult Day Services developed by the National Council on Aging (NCOA) if assigned primarily to the Adult Day Program. • May provide complete or assistive care in personal health care needs such as toileting and feeding, i.e. changing Depends, peritoneal care, showering, and brushing teeth. • Coordinates food service curriculum and food service training to clients at Paladin or required sites. May be required to obtain Serve Safe certification. • Required to complete training curriculum and implement activity calendars for classroom use. Pre-Vocational Services additional essential functions: • May be required to set up and tear down daily production jobs as required. • Provide structured activities when paid work is not available. • Maintain a clean and neat work area and performs routine housekeeping tasks as related to the safe environment. • Provide instruction and training to clients (participants) on work tasks and implement work adjustment techniques from individual program plans. • May provides complete or assistive care in personal health care needs such as toileting and feeding. Creative Concepts additional essential functions • Provide services as indicated on the individual program plan. • Prepare and communicates short directions on each craft or art work to use. • Have a variety of completed samples of craft or art work to use as display items. • Responsible for keeping inventories of all crafts & art supplies and equipment. • Maintain arts & craft area and supplies/tools in clean and orderly working condition. Computer Lab additional essential functions: • Provide services as indicated on the individual program plan • Serves as the focal point for incoming requests for computer training; participates in meetings with staff assigned to persons with varying disabilities with lab goals and/or other individuals assigned to the technology lab. • Designs, develops, administers and analyzes the results of training needs assessments. Residential additional essential functions: • May provide complete or assistive care in personal health care needs such as toileting and feeding, cooking, i.e. changing Depends, peritoneal care, showering, and brushing teeth. • Provide routine housekeeping and yard work to ensure participant health & safety. • Assist participant(s) with shopping and budgeting money. • Assist participant(s) with Individual Habilitation goals. • Follow high risk plans to ensure the health and safety for participants. • Assist participants with medical appointments. • Assist participant(s) with medication administration as needed. • Complete required documentation for the participants served. • Turn in required documentation according to the specified deadline or per direction of the supervisor. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: • Attends meetings, in-services, and professional development activities, as necessary. • Assists to maintain inventory of program supplies and equipment to conduct classroom and community-based activities. • May require driving to participants' residences and/or transporting to and from community sites for programming. Qualifications KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: • Good public relations and communication skills. • Ability to recognize and respond to medical and emergency needs. • Basic knowledge of various disability types and the impact of functional limitations in developmental learning. • Basic knowledge of curriculum planning and instruction of classroom activities. • Valid driver's license or PPC license (if required). Good driving record. • Must provide Paladin, Inc. with on-going, up-to-date "proof of vehicle insurance" in employee's name for vehicle driven while working for Paladin. • Basic knowledge of local community organizations' activities and events. • Ability to independently organize time and duties to meet work floor and consumer demands. • Basic math skills. COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Consumers (participants): Daily personal contact to implement behavior plans, provide positive reinforcement, teach activities, and provide conflict resolutions. Staff: Frequent daily personal contact to coordinate program information, consistency, and coordination of services. Caregivers: Daily written and/or verbal communication to share requested information. Supervisor: Periodic personal contact, as needed, to communicate program needs, needs for assistance, scheduling, and input into client (participant) program plan development. Community: Ability to investigate and facilitate community opportunities for clients (participants) while favorably representing the agency and enhancing the public's disabilities awareness. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: • Frequent lifting; may require team lifting up to 150 lbs. • Ability to bend, crouch, or kneel. • Ability to twist, push, or pull. • Quick reflexes and skill in non-aversive crisis intervention. • Ability to project voice, listen, and to observe classroom areas. • Frequent lifting and carrying up to 75 lbs. • Standing, walking and sitting for extended periods of time. • Sitting to write records and in meetings. • Speaking, hearing, visual ability to communicate. • Ability to project voice, listen and observe program areas. • Subject to frequent interruptions • Frequent hand washing • Quick reflexes and skill in non-aversive crisis intervention. • Capacity to handle extremes in environmental conditions (i.e. heat, cold). • May be subject to hostile and emotionally upset individuals throughout the day. • May be subject to infectious diseases. • Must be able to pass physical components of required trainings (i.e. CPR, BIP) MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: • Patience and diplomacy in dealing with difficult clients (participants), staff, family members and agency staff. • Ability to observe significant changes in conditions or actions of clients (participants). • Ability to work with minimal supervision. • Initiative and flexibility to handle changes in routine. • Compassion and concern for the well-being of people with disabilities. • Ability to work as a team member. • Ability to handle multiple tasks and/or demands of one's time from others. • Must be proficient in basic math skills; addition, subtraction, fractions, multiplication, and division. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT THAT MAY BE USED • Hoyer Lift and other assistive devices • Hand tools • Tape Machines • Shredder Machine • Computers and software • Audio/visual equipment • Power stapler gun • Calculator • Personal vehicle • Chemicals, such as paints, clay, solvents, hardeners • Audio visual equipment • Agency vehicles with or without vehicle tie downs/lift . click apply for full job details
POSITION PURPOSE: The program manager is responsible for ensuring that participants' needs are being met to the highest standard in the following areas including but not limited to medical, financial, social and emotional. The program manager is also responsible for the overall personnel management of quality Direct Support Professionals and support staff who are committed to carrying out Paladin's mission WORK CONDUCT: • Maintains a positive and enthusiastic attitude. • Works harmoniously and effectively with staff and the public. • Arrives to work on time. • Keeps work space clean and organized. • Stays awake and alert while on work time. • Works a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends as assigned. • Works the full hours per week for the position. • Effectively works under stressful situations with problem customers ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Maintains a positive and enthusiastic attitude. • Ensures service operations, processes and staff practices promote maximum participation of the individuals receiving services. • Leads the development of staff in relation to identifying and understanding client needs. • Promotes a culture of continuous improvement among staff by establishing quality systems and processes that are established and adhered to properly. • Be available on an on-call basis as appropriate; will work with other residential supervisors, case managers and respite manager to develop on-call strategies. • Monitor key performance indicators and business plan objectives. • Manages the forecasting, establishment and maintenance of appropriate staffing structures and levels to meet service delivery requirements. • Promotes the work of Paladin and the needs of persons with disabilities through attendance at various community events, and develops appropriate networks within the wider community. • Supervises assigned staff positions, enforces agency policies and procedures, and conducts performance evaluations • Attends necessary meetings, in-services, and professional development activities. • Responsible for making sure that all required program staff and volunteer training is completed based on all applicable standards, guidelines and agency requirements by approved trainers. • Coordinates and communicates services with appropriate agency staff, external agency. Works closely with assigned Program Managers to insure proper service delivery. • Follows all agency policies and procedures regarding the use and release of confidential information and confidential protected health information. • Complies with Paladin human resource and fiscal policies, Employee Handbook, county, state and federal laws and regulations as they relate to Paladin, Inc. • Shall perform any other job related function as assigned. CASE MANAGEMENT: • Ensures the atmosphere is therapeutic provides optimal growth for individuals, and preserves individuals dignity and self-worth • Schedule, lead, and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, while assuring continuity between services. • Ensure timely reporting is completed for internal/external reportable incidents. • Ensures timely and thorough communication in regard to participants care with interdisciplinary team. • Maintains up to date records and reports and general case management procedures in compliance with funding sources, CARF, and agency requirements. • Develops and implements individualized program plans (ISP's) with each consumer assigned a case load. • Communicates directly with families, guardians, case managers/service coordinators in a manner that encourages the continued growth and happiness of participants. • Promotes a positive, cooperative relationship with day programs or other support services. • Assures proper implementation of participants' plan including but not limited to (dietary, high risk, behavioral etc.). • Monitors participants financials by regularly checking participants' cash on hand, bank statements, and coordinate individuals spend down as appropriate. • Works closely with eligibility specialist to ensure ongoing benefits are maintained including but not limited to (Medicaid, social security, etc.). • Verbally report, investigate, complete written reports and follow up on all aspects of individual abuse, neglect, exploitation cases with prescribed time frames. PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT: • Know and assure implementation of all organization policies and procedures. • Ensure accessibility to staff as needed to provide guidance and instruction. • Ensure employees are adequately trained on an as needed basis in all areas of program implementation including but not limited to (client specific, financials, medication administration, program specific, etc.). • Complete disciplinary action and termination actions of program staff in consultation with supervisor and Human Resources Department. • Provide thorough, complete, and timely on-site orientation to new employees. • Provide coaching and development of all employees. • Monitor staff development and conditions of employment (including agency wide trainings and various compliance items. • Monitor and audit employee time reports in accordance with payroll deadlines. Authorize overtime and mileage expense for employees within assigned budgets. Approve time cards while assuring accuracy of pay and benefit category. • Develop and implement core schedules for employees according to the needs of individual and requirements of the program. If unable to find adequate staff to fill a shift, program manager may need to perform direct support professional responsibilities. • Conducts annual and as needed performance evaluations. OVERALL: • Ensure timely completion of job duties. • Effectively contributes to problem solving and developing new processes and procedures, in response to changing customer service expectations and system wide goals. • Effectively communicates to staff and customers verbally and in writing. • Effectively contributes to the work and success of the team. • Report, acknowledge, and resolve complaints from outside contacts. TECHNOLOGY: • Effectively uses the following equipment: • Laptops, desktops, or other computer equipment • Printer, copier, fax, scanner, etc. • Mobile Devices • External storage devices • Effectively learns and uses integrated library software, Microsoft Office Suite, google apps for work, open source office software, and Active Directory • Effectively uses the internet • Effective learns and uses email. • Effectively learns and uses social media and apps as appropriate. PHYSICAL: • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to: handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally life and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus. The employee must be able to perceive, initiate, or respond to fire alarms, warning sirens, and telephone system all call messages in a calm, rational manner, making sure that the other employs and patron are safe and out of the building. • While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to room temperature changes. • While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to noise levels that are low to moderate Qualifications KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: • Strong communication skills (both written and oral). • Ability to independently organize time and duties to conduct the daily, weekly and monthly responsibilities of residential services • Ability to synthesize data in client records to develop and implement appropriate and relevant habilitation plans and work adjustment training techniques. COMMUNICATION SKILLS: • Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively (verbally and in writing) with a wide range of stakeholders. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT: • Basic computer skills. COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS: • Ability to analyze data, program related issues and needs to facilitate planning and staff and program development. • Ability to work with a variety of individuals and agencies to effectively and efficiently coordinate services. • Work with minimal supervision. • Ability to handle multiple tasks and/or demands of one's time from others. • Ability to work as a team member to facilitate service delivery. • Patience and diplomacy when dealing with difficult clients, staff, and other agencies. • Ability to handle stress. • Ability to train staff in their various job duties. EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: • Direct supervisory experience within a residential setting for persons with disabilities required. • Bachelor's Degree in rehabilitation, social service or humanities, preferred. • Ability is required to intervene in crisis situations, to work cooperatively and effectively with staff and others in a team situation. • Ability to collect, analyze and present information regarding programming; to make decisions relating to services provided to consumers. • Ability to mediate concerns and problems with providers, clients, caregivers and staff in order to resolve programming problems. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: • Required to change work and/or personal schedules to meet time requirements of position click apply for full job details
08/01/2026
Full time
POSITION PURPOSE: The program manager is responsible for ensuring that participants' needs are being met to the highest standard in the following areas including but not limited to medical, financial, social and emotional. The program manager is also responsible for the overall personnel management of quality Direct Support Professionals and support staff who are committed to carrying out Paladin's mission WORK CONDUCT: • Maintains a positive and enthusiastic attitude. • Works harmoniously and effectively with staff and the public. • Arrives to work on time. • Keeps work space clean and organized. • Stays awake and alert while on work time. • Works a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends as assigned. • Works the full hours per week for the position. • Effectively works under stressful situations with problem customers ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Maintains a positive and enthusiastic attitude. • Ensures service operations, processes and staff practices promote maximum participation of the individuals receiving services. • Leads the development of staff in relation to identifying and understanding client needs. • Promotes a culture of continuous improvement among staff by establishing quality systems and processes that are established and adhered to properly. • Be available on an on-call basis as appropriate; will work with other residential supervisors, case managers and respite manager to develop on-call strategies. • Monitor key performance indicators and business plan objectives. • Manages the forecasting, establishment and maintenance of appropriate staffing structures and levels to meet service delivery requirements. • Promotes the work of Paladin and the needs of persons with disabilities through attendance at various community events, and develops appropriate networks within the wider community. • Supervises assigned staff positions, enforces agency policies and procedures, and conducts performance evaluations • Attends necessary meetings, in-services, and professional development activities. • Responsible for making sure that all required program staff and volunteer training is completed based on all applicable standards, guidelines and agency requirements by approved trainers. • Coordinates and communicates services with appropriate agency staff, external agency. Works closely with assigned Program Managers to insure proper service delivery. • Follows all agency policies and procedures regarding the use and release of confidential information and confidential protected health information. • Complies with Paladin human resource and fiscal policies, Employee Handbook, county, state and federal laws and regulations as they relate to Paladin, Inc. • Shall perform any other job related function as assigned. CASE MANAGEMENT: • Ensures the atmosphere is therapeutic provides optimal growth for individuals, and preserves individuals dignity and self-worth • Schedule, lead, and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, while assuring continuity between services. • Ensure timely reporting is completed for internal/external reportable incidents. • Ensures timely and thorough communication in regard to participants care with interdisciplinary team. • Maintains up to date records and reports and general case management procedures in compliance with funding sources, CARF, and agency requirements. • Develops and implements individualized program plans (ISP's) with each consumer assigned a case load. • Communicates directly with families, guardians, case managers/service coordinators in a manner that encourages the continued growth and happiness of participants. • Promotes a positive, cooperative relationship with day programs or other support services. • Assures proper implementation of participants' plan including but not limited to (dietary, high risk, behavioral etc.). • Monitors participants financials by regularly checking participants' cash on hand, bank statements, and coordinate individuals spend down as appropriate. • Works closely with eligibility specialist to ensure ongoing benefits are maintained including but not limited to (Medicaid, social security, etc.). • Verbally report, investigate, complete written reports and follow up on all aspects of individual abuse, neglect, exploitation cases with prescribed time frames. PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT: • Know and assure implementation of all organization policies and procedures. • Ensure accessibility to staff as needed to provide guidance and instruction. • Ensure employees are adequately trained on an as needed basis in all areas of program implementation including but not limited to (client specific, financials, medication administration, program specific, etc.). • Complete disciplinary action and termination actions of program staff in consultation with supervisor and Human Resources Department. • Provide thorough, complete, and timely on-site orientation to new employees. • Provide coaching and development of all employees. • Monitor staff development and conditions of employment (including agency wide trainings and various compliance items. • Monitor and audit employee time reports in accordance with payroll deadlines. Authorize overtime and mileage expense for employees within assigned budgets. Approve time cards while assuring accuracy of pay and benefit category. • Develop and implement core schedules for employees according to the needs of individual and requirements of the program. If unable to find adequate staff to fill a shift, program manager may need to perform direct support professional responsibilities. • Conducts annual and as needed performance evaluations. OVERALL: • Ensure timely completion of job duties. • Effectively contributes to problem solving and developing new processes and procedures, in response to changing customer service expectations and system wide goals. • Effectively communicates to staff and customers verbally and in writing. • Effectively contributes to the work and success of the team. • Report, acknowledge, and resolve complaints from outside contacts. TECHNOLOGY: • Effectively uses the following equipment: • Laptops, desktops, or other computer equipment • Printer, copier, fax, scanner, etc. • Mobile Devices • External storage devices • Effectively learns and uses integrated library software, Microsoft Office Suite, google apps for work, open source office software, and Active Directory • Effectively uses the internet • Effective learns and uses email. • Effectively learns and uses social media and apps as appropriate. PHYSICAL: • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to: handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally life and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus. The employee must be able to perceive, initiate, or respond to fire alarms, warning sirens, and telephone system all call messages in a calm, rational manner, making sure that the other employs and patron are safe and out of the building. • While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to room temperature changes. • While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to noise levels that are low to moderate Qualifications KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: • Strong communication skills (both written and oral). • Ability to independently organize time and duties to conduct the daily, weekly and monthly responsibilities of residential services • Ability to synthesize data in client records to develop and implement appropriate and relevant habilitation plans and work adjustment training techniques. COMMUNICATION SKILLS: • Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively (verbally and in writing) with a wide range of stakeholders. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT: • Basic computer skills. COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS: • Ability to analyze data, program related issues and needs to facilitate planning and staff and program development. • Ability to work with a variety of individuals and agencies to effectively and efficiently coordinate services. • Work with minimal supervision. • Ability to handle multiple tasks and/or demands of one's time from others. • Ability to work as a team member to facilitate service delivery. • Patience and diplomacy when dealing with difficult clients, staff, and other agencies. • Ability to handle stress. • Ability to train staff in their various job duties. EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: • Direct supervisory experience within a residential setting for persons with disabilities required. • Bachelor's Degree in rehabilitation, social service or humanities, preferred. • Ability is required to intervene in crisis situations, to work cooperatively and effectively with staff and others in a team situation. • Ability to collect, analyze and present information regarding programming; to make decisions relating to services provided to consumers. • Ability to mediate concerns and problems with providers, clients, caregivers and staff in order to resolve programming problems. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: • Required to change work and/or personal schedules to meet time requirements of position click apply for full job details
Position Purpose: Provides transportation services as assigned to the developmentally disabled populations in Lake County. WORK CONDUCT: 1. Maintains a positive and enthusiastic attitude. 2. Works harmoniously and effectively with staff and the public. 3. Arrives to work on time. 4. Keeps workspace clean and organized. 5. Stays awake and alert while on work time. 6. Works a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends as assigned. 7. Works the full hours per week for the position. 8. Effectively works under stressful situations with problem customers. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Maintains a positive and enthusiastic attitude. 2. Absolute commitment to creating and maintaining a positive work environment. 3. Consistently willing to go out of the way to help others, takes initiative to improve client centered service delivery, and identifies solutions (not just problems) related to improving work conditions. 4. Insists on a quality-focused experience for persons being served-maintains regular communication with internal staff to ensure continuous coordination of services. Communication is a critical component of role. 5. Operates assigned equipment and vehicle in a safe manner. 6. Complete daily inspection of vehicle and equipment, which involves repetitively getting in and out of vehicles of all size. 7. Responsible for fueling all vehicles and taking all vehicles in for maintenance and other repairs. 8. Provides transportation to assigned passengers. 9. May be required to assist clients on and off of vehicles. 10. Will be required to meet standards of direct support professionals for persons with developmental disabilities. 11. Follow all local, state and federal regulations relating to transportation and developmental disability services. 12. Report all incidents, problems and/or equipment defects immediately to the Manager of Participant Services or designee. 13. Advise Manager of Participant Services or designee of any relevant information involving transportation in general and/or involving transportation clients. 14. Maintain accurate documentation of work assigned (i.e., work logs, mileage sheets, passenger logs, etc ) in a timely manner. 15. Attends necessary meetings, in-services, and professional development activities. 16. Follows all agency policies and procedures regarding the use and release of confidential information and confidential protected health information. 17. Complies with Paladin human resource and fiscal policies, Employee Handbook, county, state and federal laws and regulations as they relate to Paladin, Inc. 18. Shall perform any additional tasks, duties or functions as assigned. Qualifications KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: 1. Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. 2. Ability to independently organize time and duties to conduct the daily, weekly and monthly responsibilities. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT: 1. Basic knowledge of motor vehicle maintenance 2. Operate two-way radio or telephone MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: 1. Ability to work with a variety of individuals and agencies to effectively and efficiently coordinate services. 2. Work with minimal supervision. 3. Ability to handle multiple tasks and/or demands 4. Ability to work as a team member to facilitate service delivery. 5. Patience and diplomacy when dealing with difficult clients, staff, and other agencies. 6. Ability to handle stress. EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 1. Must have (or be able to obtain) a valid Public Passenger/Chauffer License or for-hire endorsement. 2. Must have a clear driving record. 3. Must be reliable. 4. Must have knowledge of LaPorte County's Road system or ability to learn quickly. 5. Must have sensitivity to elderly and developmental disability environments. 6. Must be able to operate a wheelchair lift van. 7. Must be able to physically assist individuals to and from, and in and out, of assigned motor vehicle. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 1. Required to change work and/or personal schedules to meet time requirements of position. 2. Must submit to a Department of Motor Vehicles check on an ongoing basis and provide up-to-date license and insurance information, if applicable. 3. Responsible for the safety of all staff and clients under his/her care 4. May be asked to serve on various agency committees. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 1. Ability to bend, crouch, or kneel. 2. Ability to twist, push, or pull. 3. Ability to sit in a normal seated position for extended periods of time. 4. Cannot be prone to fainting spells, blackouts, dizziness, or seizures. 5. Normal hearing, with the aid of corrective devices, as needed (i.e., hearing aid). 6. Normal vision, with the aid of corrective devices, as needed (i.e., glasses or contacts). PIc31dda5a637d-0733
08/01/2026
Full time
Position Purpose: Provides transportation services as assigned to the developmentally disabled populations in Lake County. WORK CONDUCT: 1. Maintains a positive and enthusiastic attitude. 2. Works harmoniously and effectively with staff and the public. 3. Arrives to work on time. 4. Keeps workspace clean and organized. 5. Stays awake and alert while on work time. 6. Works a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends as assigned. 7. Works the full hours per week for the position. 8. Effectively works under stressful situations with problem customers. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Maintains a positive and enthusiastic attitude. 2. Absolute commitment to creating and maintaining a positive work environment. 3. Consistently willing to go out of the way to help others, takes initiative to improve client centered service delivery, and identifies solutions (not just problems) related to improving work conditions. 4. Insists on a quality-focused experience for persons being served-maintains regular communication with internal staff to ensure continuous coordination of services. Communication is a critical component of role. 5. Operates assigned equipment and vehicle in a safe manner. 6. Complete daily inspection of vehicle and equipment, which involves repetitively getting in and out of vehicles of all size. 7. Responsible for fueling all vehicles and taking all vehicles in for maintenance and other repairs. 8. Provides transportation to assigned passengers. 9. May be required to assist clients on and off of vehicles. 10. Will be required to meet standards of direct support professionals for persons with developmental disabilities. 11. Follow all local, state and federal regulations relating to transportation and developmental disability services. 12. Report all incidents, problems and/or equipment defects immediately to the Manager of Participant Services or designee. 13. Advise Manager of Participant Services or designee of any relevant information involving transportation in general and/or involving transportation clients. 14. Maintain accurate documentation of work assigned (i.e., work logs, mileage sheets, passenger logs, etc ) in a timely manner. 15. Attends necessary meetings, in-services, and professional development activities. 16. Follows all agency policies and procedures regarding the use and release of confidential information and confidential protected health information. 17. Complies with Paladin human resource and fiscal policies, Employee Handbook, county, state and federal laws and regulations as they relate to Paladin, Inc. 18. Shall perform any additional tasks, duties or functions as assigned. Qualifications KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: 1. Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. 2. Ability to independently organize time and duties to conduct the daily, weekly and monthly responsibilities. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT: 1. Basic knowledge of motor vehicle maintenance 2. Operate two-way radio or telephone MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: 1. Ability to work with a variety of individuals and agencies to effectively and efficiently coordinate services. 2. Work with minimal supervision. 3. Ability to handle multiple tasks and/or demands 4. Ability to work as a team member to facilitate service delivery. 5. Patience and diplomacy when dealing with difficult clients, staff, and other agencies. 6. Ability to handle stress. EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 1. Must have (or be able to obtain) a valid Public Passenger/Chauffer License or for-hire endorsement. 2. Must have a clear driving record. 3. Must be reliable. 4. Must have knowledge of LaPorte County's Road system or ability to learn quickly. 5. Must have sensitivity to elderly and developmental disability environments. 6. Must be able to operate a wheelchair lift van. 7. Must be able to physically assist individuals to and from, and in and out, of assigned motor vehicle. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 1. Required to change work and/or personal schedules to meet time requirements of position. 2. Must submit to a Department of Motor Vehicles check on an ongoing basis and provide up-to-date license and insurance information, if applicable. 3. Responsible for the safety of all staff and clients under his/her care 4. May be asked to serve on various agency committees. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 1. Ability to bend, crouch, or kneel. 2. Ability to twist, push, or pull. 3. Ability to sit in a normal seated position for extended periods of time. 4. Cannot be prone to fainting spells, blackouts, dizziness, or seizures. 5. Normal hearing, with the aid of corrective devices, as needed (i.e., hearing aid). 6. Normal vision, with the aid of corrective devices, as needed (i.e., glasses or contacts). PIc31dda5a637d-0733
POSITION SUMMARY: Nurture curiosity through purposeful experiences to create a future full of lifelong learners. Help to meet the diverse needs of our families in our program. Inspire children to be lifelong learners, implementing curriculum that promotes social, emotional, physical, verbal, and cognitive development. Committed to making their school successful and know that creating meaningful relationships with children, parents, and families play a crucial role in that success. Performs all job responsibilities in a safe manner. Complete duties with a positive attitude and with the intention of Paladin's success. Teach and actively monitor children in the classroom. Become familiar with and implement positive discipline strategies, and curriculum when planning and setting up the classroom environment. Perform screenings and assessments on all children according to a particular time frame. Meaningfully interact daily with parents. Solicit volunteers for participation in the program. Conduct home visits (Head Start) and parent-teacher conferences throughout the school year. Integrate and analyze child assessment data for planning. Includes any other duties to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission, or support our organizational values. EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONAL UPON RESULTS OF THE FOLLOWING: • Successful Drug Screening. • Successful Physical Capacities Examination and TB screen results. • Criminal History Background Clearance. PHYSICAL/MENTAL ABILITIES AND PROCESSES: • Ability to create a positive working environment for both children and colleagues. • Physical capability, strength, and coordination adequate to work with preschool children • including kneeling, stooping, bending, and sitting on the floor. • Word processing, database, Internet, spreadsheets, and email. • Ability to assist in maintaining computerized records for child/family tracking system. • Ability to visually assess the health and behaviors of children. • Assist with frequent significant decisions to assure developmental progress of children. • Demonstrated ability to supervise preschool children and ensure a safe learning • environment including the ability to monitor and respond to events always going on in • classroom, outdoor play areas and on field trips. This includes the ability to move quickly to respond to very active children and to redirect or physically remove a child to ensure their safety or the safety of others in the environment. • Ability to utilize teacher preparation time effectively. • Ability to exercise professional conduct in the workplace. • Conduct oneself with decorum while representing Paladin. • Ability to respond appropriately (mentally and physically) to an emergency or a crisis. • Uphold mandated reporting responsibilities as legally required by the State of Indiana. • Assure that a positive image of Paladin is always portrayed. • Occasional driving for training and job responsibility requirements. • Occasional lifting of more than 50 lbs., occasionally placing children into seats and • ability to carry or drag a child in an emergency to a safe area. • Occasional climbing steps to enter and exit bus. QUALIFICATIONS: • At minimum, Teacher assistants are to have a CDA credential or a state-awarded • certificate that meets or exceeds the requirements for a CDA credential or are enrolled in a program that will lead to a CDA within one year of the time of hire. • Valid Driver's License and access to a privately-owned vehicle with liability insurance for use in completing work responsibilities as required. • Good verbal and written communications skills. • Must have Adult and Pediatric CPR and First Aid Certifications within 30 days from date of hire. RESPONSIBILITIES: Classroom Management, Intentional Planning, and Meaningful Assessment • Support the lead teacher in organizing and preparing opportunities for children and • families to create meaningful connections with community. • Always provides a safe environment with supervision of children, consistently applying • active supervision and emergency procedures. • Assist with planning intentional on-going experiences that enhance the cognitive, social, emotional, linguistic, and physical development of young children in cooperation with the Lead teacher. • Assist with submitting weekly lessons and unit plans that support each child's identified goals, in cooperation with the Lead Teacher, which reflects an integrated approach across all content areas. • Assist with endorsing and implementing curriculum in alignment with Indiana Early • Learning, and Head Start standards. • Support the lead teacher in implementing developmentally appropriate behavior • management techniques, including Conscious Discipline in alignment with Paladin's • image of the child. • Keep necessary reports and documentation, including but not limited to, assessment • data, developmental screening, behavior intervention plans, and conference notes. • Appropriately implements CACFP procedures and complies with all USDA laws. Family Engagement and Partnerships • Assist the lead teacher with planning for, utilizing and training volunteers for the classroom, playground, gross motor area and field trips. • Assist lead teacher with providing parents opportunities to give input into the daily curriculum and document input on lesson plans. • Assist the lead teacher with planning and implementing meaningful parent engagement opportunities. • Attend Parent Meetings. • Build respectful, culturally responsive, and trusting relationships with families. Professionalism • Engage in effective collegial relationships. • Interact with other staff using the highest standards of professionalism. • Supports team by providing coverage for breaks, lunches, and illnesses as needed. • Follow all agency policies and procedures. • Organize time to allow for planning, preparation, and parent/teacher conferences. • Responsive to mentor/coaching/management feedback. Demonstrate a willingness to assist lead teacher with implementing new strategies. • Provide customer service in reception, greet, and direct visitors at the site. • Perform other relevant responsibilities as required by the program or assigned by supervisor. • Assist teacher in maintaining a clean, sanitary, safe, and welcoming classroom. • Model the respectful workplace policy when interacting with Paladin clients, community members, and colleagues. • Must be responsible, able to handle confidential material, able to organize effectively and able to work independently. • Assure that a positive image of the Paladin is always portrayed. Training responsibilities • Maintain current, valid driver's license and liability insurance always on any personal vehicle used to conduct Paladin business. • Obtain and keep current Adult and Pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications. • Complete 15 credit hours in ECE and a minimum of 20 hours continuing education, based on individualized professional development plan. I hereby certify that I have received, read, and understand the essential duties and responsibilities expected of me from Paladin this day of , 20 . PI36a886facb9a-6283
08/01/2026
Full time
POSITION SUMMARY: Nurture curiosity through purposeful experiences to create a future full of lifelong learners. Help to meet the diverse needs of our families in our program. Inspire children to be lifelong learners, implementing curriculum that promotes social, emotional, physical, verbal, and cognitive development. Committed to making their school successful and know that creating meaningful relationships with children, parents, and families play a crucial role in that success. Performs all job responsibilities in a safe manner. Complete duties with a positive attitude and with the intention of Paladin's success. Teach and actively monitor children in the classroom. Become familiar with and implement positive discipline strategies, and curriculum when planning and setting up the classroom environment. Perform screenings and assessments on all children according to a particular time frame. Meaningfully interact daily with parents. Solicit volunteers for participation in the program. Conduct home visits (Head Start) and parent-teacher conferences throughout the school year. Integrate and analyze child assessment data for planning. Includes any other duties to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission, or support our organizational values. EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONAL UPON RESULTS OF THE FOLLOWING: • Successful Drug Screening. • Successful Physical Capacities Examination and TB screen results. • Criminal History Background Clearance. PHYSICAL/MENTAL ABILITIES AND PROCESSES: • Ability to create a positive working environment for both children and colleagues. • Physical capability, strength, and coordination adequate to work with preschool children • including kneeling, stooping, bending, and sitting on the floor. • Word processing, database, Internet, spreadsheets, and email. • Ability to assist in maintaining computerized records for child/family tracking system. • Ability to visually assess the health and behaviors of children. • Assist with frequent significant decisions to assure developmental progress of children. • Demonstrated ability to supervise preschool children and ensure a safe learning • environment including the ability to monitor and respond to events always going on in • classroom, outdoor play areas and on field trips. This includes the ability to move quickly to respond to very active children and to redirect or physically remove a child to ensure their safety or the safety of others in the environment. • Ability to utilize teacher preparation time effectively. • Ability to exercise professional conduct in the workplace. • Conduct oneself with decorum while representing Paladin. • Ability to respond appropriately (mentally and physically) to an emergency or a crisis. • Uphold mandated reporting responsibilities as legally required by the State of Indiana. • Assure that a positive image of Paladin is always portrayed. • Occasional driving for training and job responsibility requirements. • Occasional lifting of more than 50 lbs., occasionally placing children into seats and • ability to carry or drag a child in an emergency to a safe area. • Occasional climbing steps to enter and exit bus. QUALIFICATIONS: • At minimum, Teacher assistants are to have a CDA credential or a state-awarded • certificate that meets or exceeds the requirements for a CDA credential or are enrolled in a program that will lead to a CDA within one year of the time of hire. • Valid Driver's License and access to a privately-owned vehicle with liability insurance for use in completing work responsibilities as required. • Good verbal and written communications skills. • Must have Adult and Pediatric CPR and First Aid Certifications within 30 days from date of hire. RESPONSIBILITIES: Classroom Management, Intentional Planning, and Meaningful Assessment • Support the lead teacher in organizing and preparing opportunities for children and • families to create meaningful connections with community. • Always provides a safe environment with supervision of children, consistently applying • active supervision and emergency procedures. • Assist with planning intentional on-going experiences that enhance the cognitive, social, emotional, linguistic, and physical development of young children in cooperation with the Lead teacher. • Assist with submitting weekly lessons and unit plans that support each child's identified goals, in cooperation with the Lead Teacher, which reflects an integrated approach across all content areas. • Assist with endorsing and implementing curriculum in alignment with Indiana Early • Learning, and Head Start standards. • Support the lead teacher in implementing developmentally appropriate behavior • management techniques, including Conscious Discipline in alignment with Paladin's • image of the child. • Keep necessary reports and documentation, including but not limited to, assessment • data, developmental screening, behavior intervention plans, and conference notes. • Appropriately implements CACFP procedures and complies with all USDA laws. Family Engagement and Partnerships • Assist the lead teacher with planning for, utilizing and training volunteers for the classroom, playground, gross motor area and field trips. • Assist lead teacher with providing parents opportunities to give input into the daily curriculum and document input on lesson plans. • Assist the lead teacher with planning and implementing meaningful parent engagement opportunities. • Attend Parent Meetings. • Build respectful, culturally responsive, and trusting relationships with families. Professionalism • Engage in effective collegial relationships. • Interact with other staff using the highest standards of professionalism. • Supports team by providing coverage for breaks, lunches, and illnesses as needed. • Follow all agency policies and procedures. • Organize time to allow for planning, preparation, and parent/teacher conferences. • Responsive to mentor/coaching/management feedback. Demonstrate a willingness to assist lead teacher with implementing new strategies. • Provide customer service in reception, greet, and direct visitors at the site. • Perform other relevant responsibilities as required by the program or assigned by supervisor. • Assist teacher in maintaining a clean, sanitary, safe, and welcoming classroom. • Model the respectful workplace policy when interacting with Paladin clients, community members, and colleagues. • Must be responsible, able to handle confidential material, able to organize effectively and able to work independently. • Assure that a positive image of the Paladin is always portrayed. Training responsibilities • Maintain current, valid driver's license and liability insurance always on any personal vehicle used to conduct Paladin business. • Obtain and keep current Adult and Pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications. • Complete 15 credit hours in ECE and a minimum of 20 hours continuing education, based on individualized professional development plan. I hereby certify that I have received, read, and understand the essential duties and responsibilities expected of me from Paladin this day of , 20 . PI36a886facb9a-6283
POSITION SUMMARY: Nurture curiosity through purposeful experiences to create a future full of lifelong learners. Help to meet the diverse needs of our families in our program. Implement Reggio-Emilia Inspired Approach while bringing joy, warmth, patience, and understanding to the classroom every day, encouraging children to learn and grow. Inspiring children to be lifelong learners, implementing curriculum that promotes social, emotional, physical, verbal, and cognitive development. Committed to making their school successful and know that creating meaningful relationships with children, parents, and families play a crucial role in that success. Performs all job responsibilities in a safe manner. Complete duties with a positive attitude and with the intention of Paladin's success. Teach and actively monitor children in the learning environment. Become familiar with and implement positive discipline strategies, and Progettazione when planning and setting up the classroom environment. Meaningfully interact with parents and families. Solicit volunteers for participation in the program. Includes any other duties to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission, or support our organizational values. EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONAL UPON RESULTS OF THE FOLLOWING: • Successful Drug Screening. • Successful Physical Capacities Examination and TB screen results. • Criminal History Background Clearance. RESPONSIBILITIES: Classroom Management, Intentional Planning, and Meaningful Assessment • Support the lead teacher in organizing and preparing opportunities for children and families to create meaningful connections with community. • Always provides a safe environment with supervision of children at all times, consistently applying active supervision and emergency procedures. • Assist with endorsing and implementing the Reggio Emilia Progettazione in alignment with NAEYC, Indiana Early Learning, and Head Start standards. • Support the lead teacher in implementing developmentally appropriate behavior management techniques, including Conscious Discipline in alignment with Paladin's image of the child. • Appropriately implements CACFP procedures and complies with all USDA laws. Family Engagement and Partnerships • Assist lead teacher with providing parents opportunities to give input into the daily curriculum. • Assist the lead teacher with planning and implementing meaningful parent engagement opportunities. • Attend Parent Meetings. • Build respectful, culturally responsive, and trusting relationships with families. Professionalism • Engage in effective collegial relationships • Interact with other staff using the highest standards of professionalism. • Supports team by providing coverage for breaks, lunches, and illnesses as needed • Follow all agency policies and procedures • Responsive to mentor/coaching/management feedback. Demonstrate a willingness to implement new strategies. • Provide customer service in reception, greet, and direct visitors at the site. • Perform other relevant responsibilities as required by the program or assigned by supervisor. • Help with maintaining a clean, sanitary, safe and welcoming classroom. • Model the respectful workplace policy when interacting with Paladin clients, community members, and colleagues. • Must be responsible, able to handle confidential material, able to organize effectively and able to work independently. • Assure that a positive image of the Paladin is always portrayed. Training responsibilities • Maintain current, valid driver's license and liability insurance at all times on any personal vehicle used to conduct Paladin business. • Obtain and keep current Adult and Pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications. • Complete 15 credit hours in ECE and a minimum of 20 hours continuing education, based on individualized professional development plan. Qualifications PHYSICAL/MENTAL ABILITIES AND PROCESSES: • Ability to create a positive working environment for both children and colleagues. • Physical capability, strength and coordination adequate to work with preschool children including, kneeling, stooping, bending, and sitting on the floor. • Required computer literacy: Word processing, database, Internet, spreadsheets, and e-mail. • Ability to assist in maintaining computerized records for child/family tracking system. • Ability to visually assess the health and behaviors of children. • Assist with frequent significant decisions to assure developmental progress of children. • Demonstrated ability to supervise preschool children and ensure a safe learning environment including the ability to monitor and respond to events going on at all times in classroom, outdoor play areas and on field trips. This includes the ability to move quickly to respond to very active children and to redirect or physically remove a child in order to ensure their safety or the safety of others in the environment. • Refrain from engaging in personal business. • Ability to exercise professional conduct in the workplace. Conduct oneself with decorum while representing Paladin. • Ability to respond appropriately (both mentally and physically) to an emergency or a crisis situation. • Uphold all responsibilities for mandated reporting as legally required by the State of Indiana. • Assure that a positive image of Paladin is portrayed at all times. • Occasional driving for training and job responsibility requirements. • Occasional lifting in excess of 50 lbs., occasionally placing children into seats and ability to carry or drag a child in an emergency situation to a safe area. • Occasional climbing steps to enter and exit bus. QUALIFICATIONS: • High School Diploma or Equivalent • Knowledge of working in a preschool setting preferred, but not required • Good verbal and written communications skills • Must have or be willing to obtain Adult and Pediatric CPR and First Aid Certifications within 30 days from date of hire. • Valid Driver's License and access to a privately-owned vehicle with liability insurance for use in completing work responsibilities as required. • Good verbal and written communications skills. • Must have Adult and Pediatric CPR and First Aid Certifications within 30 days from date of hire. • Bilingual in English and Spanish desirable, but not required. The primary language in the workplace is English. PI0fe1e6703b74-0730
08/01/2026
Full time
POSITION SUMMARY: Nurture curiosity through purposeful experiences to create a future full of lifelong learners. Help to meet the diverse needs of our families in our program. Implement Reggio-Emilia Inspired Approach while bringing joy, warmth, patience, and understanding to the classroom every day, encouraging children to learn and grow. Inspiring children to be lifelong learners, implementing curriculum that promotes social, emotional, physical, verbal, and cognitive development. Committed to making their school successful and know that creating meaningful relationships with children, parents, and families play a crucial role in that success. Performs all job responsibilities in a safe manner. Complete duties with a positive attitude and with the intention of Paladin's success. Teach and actively monitor children in the learning environment. Become familiar with and implement positive discipline strategies, and Progettazione when planning and setting up the classroom environment. Meaningfully interact with parents and families. Solicit volunteers for participation in the program. Includes any other duties to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission, or support our organizational values. EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONAL UPON RESULTS OF THE FOLLOWING: • Successful Drug Screening. • Successful Physical Capacities Examination and TB screen results. • Criminal History Background Clearance. RESPONSIBILITIES: Classroom Management, Intentional Planning, and Meaningful Assessment • Support the lead teacher in organizing and preparing opportunities for children and families to create meaningful connections with community. • Always provides a safe environment with supervision of children at all times, consistently applying active supervision and emergency procedures. • Assist with endorsing and implementing the Reggio Emilia Progettazione in alignment with NAEYC, Indiana Early Learning, and Head Start standards. • Support the lead teacher in implementing developmentally appropriate behavior management techniques, including Conscious Discipline in alignment with Paladin's image of the child. • Appropriately implements CACFP procedures and complies with all USDA laws. Family Engagement and Partnerships • Assist lead teacher with providing parents opportunities to give input into the daily curriculum. • Assist the lead teacher with planning and implementing meaningful parent engagement opportunities. • Attend Parent Meetings. • Build respectful, culturally responsive, and trusting relationships with families. Professionalism • Engage in effective collegial relationships • Interact with other staff using the highest standards of professionalism. • Supports team by providing coverage for breaks, lunches, and illnesses as needed • Follow all agency policies and procedures • Responsive to mentor/coaching/management feedback. Demonstrate a willingness to implement new strategies. • Provide customer service in reception, greet, and direct visitors at the site. • Perform other relevant responsibilities as required by the program or assigned by supervisor. • Help with maintaining a clean, sanitary, safe and welcoming classroom. • Model the respectful workplace policy when interacting with Paladin clients, community members, and colleagues. • Must be responsible, able to handle confidential material, able to organize effectively and able to work independently. • Assure that a positive image of the Paladin is always portrayed. Training responsibilities • Maintain current, valid driver's license and liability insurance at all times on any personal vehicle used to conduct Paladin business. • Obtain and keep current Adult and Pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications. • Complete 15 credit hours in ECE and a minimum of 20 hours continuing education, based on individualized professional development plan. Qualifications PHYSICAL/MENTAL ABILITIES AND PROCESSES: • Ability to create a positive working environment for both children and colleagues. • Physical capability, strength and coordination adequate to work with preschool children including, kneeling, stooping, bending, and sitting on the floor. • Required computer literacy: Word processing, database, Internet, spreadsheets, and e-mail. • Ability to assist in maintaining computerized records for child/family tracking system. • Ability to visually assess the health and behaviors of children. • Assist with frequent significant decisions to assure developmental progress of children. • Demonstrated ability to supervise preschool children and ensure a safe learning environment including the ability to monitor and respond to events going on at all times in classroom, outdoor play areas and on field trips. This includes the ability to move quickly to respond to very active children and to redirect or physically remove a child in order to ensure their safety or the safety of others in the environment. • Refrain from engaging in personal business. • Ability to exercise professional conduct in the workplace. Conduct oneself with decorum while representing Paladin. • Ability to respond appropriately (both mentally and physically) to an emergency or a crisis situation. • Uphold all responsibilities for mandated reporting as legally required by the State of Indiana. • Assure that a positive image of Paladin is portrayed at all times. • Occasional driving for training and job responsibility requirements. • Occasional lifting in excess of 50 lbs., occasionally placing children into seats and ability to carry or drag a child in an emergency situation to a safe area. • Occasional climbing steps to enter and exit bus. QUALIFICATIONS: • High School Diploma or Equivalent • Knowledge of working in a preschool setting preferred, but not required • Good verbal and written communications skills • Must have or be willing to obtain Adult and Pediatric CPR and First Aid Certifications within 30 days from date of hire. • Valid Driver's License and access to a privately-owned vehicle with liability insurance for use in completing work responsibilities as required. • Good verbal and written communications skills. • Must have Adult and Pediatric CPR and First Aid Certifications within 30 days from date of hire. • Bilingual in English and Spanish desirable, but not required. The primary language in the workplace is English. PI0fe1e6703b74-0730