DIRFloortime Player

1 month ago

Galloway, United States Kinder Growth Therapy Full time

About Kinder Growth

At Kinder Growth we strive to support children with autism in building strong, meaningful, and enjoyable relationships with those around them. We work to support children in unlocking their potential to bring forth a happier and more engaged child.

We take great pride in the Kinder Growth work environment. Our emphasis on employee happiness, growth, collaboration, and communication are our guiding values when it comes to our staff. We recognize the value of our staff and their potential to contribute to our Kinder Growth team.

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Here’s what we’re looking for...

We are seeking playful and energetic DIRFloortime Players to play with autistic youths. Our DIRFloortime players work in the home providing one-to-one DIRFloortime therapy sessions. Flexible and part-time hours, including evenings and weekends, with the availability to build a full-time caseload.

Here’s what your role as a DIRFloortime Player may look like:

  • Work under the supervision of an AFT (Advanced Floortime Player) or QHP (Qualified Healthcare Provider).

  • "Befriending" the youth.

  • Playing 1:1 to support the child in development.

  • Video your session to reference back to when reflecting on sessions.

  • Light data collection.

  • Use positive, affective approaches to create meaningful change.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree preferred and 1 year related experience or education required 

  • Valid form of ID

  • Pass Federal and State background checks

  • Must have reliable transportation

  • Ability to play on the floor

  • Working device to take session data and video sessions

  • Bilingual in Spanish is preferred but not required

Experience (1 year required):

  • Childcare (babysitting, daycare, preschool teacher, assistant teacher)

  • Special education (educational settings, special needs)

  • Developmental intervention (early intervention)

  • Autism interventions (RBT/Behavioral technician, autism support specialist, ABA therapist, other DIRFloortime experience

Benefits Offered:

  • Flexible and part-time hours, including evenings and weekends, with the availability to build a full-time caseload

  • No more than a 30-minute commute, with client-to-client mileage reimbursement

  • Direct weekly supervision and mentoring by DIRFloortime credentialed professionals

  • DIRFloortime training reimbursement

  • Career Advancement: Extensive support for those interested in advancing in an evolving field

  • Full-time employees: Health Insurance.

COVID-19 Precautions:

  •  Remote interview process

  •  Virtual meetings

Work Location: Multiple Locations

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $25 per hour