Early Support for Infants and Toddlers Program Assistant (Temporary, Part-time)

Company Description

At Children’s Therapy Center, we are on a mission to maximize the potential of children with special needs. We provide individualized, family-centered therapy including early intervention services, early childhood special education, physical, occupational and speech therapy. In partnership with parents and caregivers, we celebrate where each child is today and work toward who they can become.

Founded in 1979, Children’s Therapy Center has grown from a dream shared by a handful of visionary pediatric therapists to the largest and most comprehensive independent nonprofit pediatric therapy program in Washington State. Growth like ours does not happen by chance. It takes a commitment to quality services, collaboration, innovation and a focus on excellence in all areas.

Job Description

Children’s Therapy Center is seeking a Part-time Early Support Program Assistant to join our team in Tacoma WA.  This is a part time, temporary opportunity expected until January of 2025 at 20 hours per week.

Our Early Support Program Assistant will support our Early Support for Children and Toddlers (ESIT) 0-3 program operations by preparing materials, maintaining a clean, well-organized, safe facility and work environment, managing records and data, and assisting with group, classroom and therapy activities and resources. Our preferred candidate has experience in early learning, child-care, and strong passion for helping children with special needs, and their families reach their full potential. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Foster parent-child relationship; utilize and create play-based learning opportunities to enhance children’s social emotional and general development in small group settings 
• Provide classroom, parent-child and family support; assist therapists and special educators in facilitating activities during playgroups, classes and other group activities 
• Plan, organize, prepare and breakdown classroom and therapy materials and activities in collaboration with ESIT team 
• Support and lead curriculum for ESIT Program playgroups including community peers when Special Educator is not present 
• Take inventory of supplies and assist in ordering and maintaining supplies in collaboration with admin team 
• Attend and participate in education curriculum and therapy planning meetings as assigned 
• Attend and participate in ESIT team meetings for planning and collaboration 
• Clean, sanitize and maintain order of classroom materials, therapy materials, test kit materials and facility areas 
• Monitor, maintain and keep record of ESIT loaner therapy equipment and materials 
• Support the ESIT Program by completing data entry, records, and assisting in program-compliance related duties  
• Accurately and confidentially manage and safeguard patient information within the office and through record-related duties in the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system 
• General administrative and ESIT support including but not limited to managing and preparing paperwork for parent handouts, creating program-related signage and/or instructions, copying, scanning, and other tasks 
• Provide coordination and support for program volunteers as needed 
• Actively participate with program and facility health and safety practices including participating in related meetings, acting as a subject matter expert (when applicable) and sharing information and communication with program leaders and peers 

Qualifications

Demonstrable Experience and Other Qualifications

• Education and/or experience working with families and young children in a multi-cultural setting preferred, or highly motivated to learn 
• Creative thinker who is organized and can anticipate and meet the needs of staff and families 
• Dedicated to quality, with a willingness to learn and share 
• Experience working with children with developmental delay or disability preferred 
• Ability to work collaboratively with parents, staff and multi-disciplinary teams 
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills 
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to efficiently manage multiple projects simultaneously 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook 
• Preferred experience with Electronic Medical Records, with knowledge of HIPAA Laws and Regulations 
• Current CPR and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain these certifications upon offer, per-employment 
• Bilingual a plus (sought-after languages include Spanish, Vietnamese, Somali, Amharic) 

Additional Information

Anticipated Schedule:

This is a temporary position, expected until January 2025, up to 20 hours per week.  This position operates onsite, in-person.  The e