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The Transitions Program is an innovative curriculum developed by experts who believe that students are most successful when purposefully engaged in self-directed and experiential learning. Glade Run’s staff work with a student’s IEP team to develop and implement a transition plan. Parents also play an integral role in tailoring the program to the individual. Students are provided with guidance as they engage in skill development, meet employment goals, and improve independent living skills.
POSITION PROFICIENCIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assists teacher with classroom management.
Completes required paperwork in a timely fashion.
Maintains appropriate boundaries with students, staff and parents.
Builds healthy, therapeutic relationships with students.
Possesses professional communication skills that include awareness of all school communications.
Support the transitional needs of the students in the program.
Transport students in order to provide access to community-based activities, work or other related events.
Accompany students to work sites, post-secondary sites, and community-based sites per transitional goals.
Provide supervision, coaching, advocacy and monitoring while at the community sites.
Assist in tasks to support students learning of activities of daily living (i.e., cooking, cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, and travel).
Attends all required agency and program trainings.
Meets with Supervisor on a regular basis.
Practices the principles of PBIS and Sanctuary models of intervention.
In collaboration with the classroom teacher, conducts a Strengths-Needs-Cultural-Discovery (SNCD) on every student.
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s Degree or Associate’s Degree in human service, psychology, or education field; OR a High School diploma with experience working with children, adolescents or adults required, preferably in an education, mental health or social service setting.
Must have audio/visual/verbal skills to provide supervision for clients and to perform essential job functions.
Must have physical dexterity in order to assist in client physical interventions if necessary.
Must complete and pass agency Crisis/Physical Intervention training.
Must have the ability to continually exercise discretion and judgment in performing job responsibilities.
Must be able to adjust hours to job requirements.
Must have access to a telephone.
Must have a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Must be at least age 21 due to need to transport students/clients.
Must be eligible for PA State Police Clearance, PA Child Abuse History clearance, FBI clearance and Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification Form.
Job Location
Zelienople, PA
Position Type Full-Time/Regular
Who We Are: Founded in 1854 by the Rev. Dr. William Passavant in Zelienople, Pennsylvania, Glade Run has evolved over the years to meet the changing and increasingly challenging needs of children, adults and families throughout Western Pennsylvania and beyond. With a focus on education, mental health, autism, and unique therapeutic offerings, Glade Run has a long tradition of linking faith and service. Last year, Glade Run served over 5,000 individuals with impactful, innovative services in school, home, and community settings. Equal Opportunity Employer
What We Offer:
Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401K offerings with agency match
Agency provided life insurance and long-term disability coverage
Tuition reimbursement
New Hire Incentive Bonuses
Employee Referral Bonus Incentives
Approved Agency for Public Student Loan Forgiveness
Employee Assistance Program
Low student to teacher ratios
Opportunities for career advancement at all levels
Partnerships with over 40 local school districts
Therapeutic equine, animal and horticulture therapy offered to our students though our Adventures Program
Technology in every classroom
State of the art sensory playground on our historic Zelienople campus
Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS) and School as a Society collaborative environment
Partnership with Capella University offering scholarships, tuition discounts, and free professional development opportunities
Glade Run is Sanctuary certified – we provide a supportive, respectful environment for our clients and our staff where shared governance, open communication, social learning and responsibility, non-violence, emotional intelligence, and growth and change are paramount in all aspects of our programming
