OPEN INTERVIEWS - Stop by our Richmond Campus on Wednesday, December 4th between 3pm and 6pm and interview with one of our recruiters! Come to our "yellow building" at 5311 Markel Rd, Richmond, VA. Don't forget your resume!Knowing you are changing the world, even if it's just for one person, is incredibly rewarding – at The Faison Center it happens daily. We spend our days creating life changing opportunities for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities. As a Teaching Assistant working in our Richmond campus, you are part of the educational staff responsible for implementing instructional and communication-development activities throughout the day, assess progress and support key skills for growth.Do you aspire to help children who have developmental challenges? Are you interested in becoming a teacher? What about a clinician specializing in the field of behavioral health? If so, then The Faison Center is the place for you to work. The Faison Center is a nationally recognized leader in the field of Autism and we have garnered this reputation by training and investing in our employees. If you have a BS or BA degree or if you have related experience Faison is the place for you. Why not do it at an industry leading organization that values its employees, provides opportunities and work-life balance.Benefits for Full-time Staff:· Work schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm.· Paid instructional breaks throughout the year (approximately 28 days).· Sick and Vacation accruals.· Tuition Assistance/Reimbursement for college accredited coursework in an approved field of study.· Healthcare, dental, vision, 403B retirement which includes employer contribution for qualified length of employment, and other insurances available.· Employee discount sites – athletic clubs, movies, merchandise purchases, bulk discount stores, etc. via Working Advantage.· Employee Assistance Program.· Multiple paths and opportunities for advancement.Job Summary:We will train you to perform all necessary duties when working with students.· Provide instruction (e.g., one-on-one or small group) and teach students new skills in a variety of environments.· Facilitate participation in recreational and physical education activities.· Support students during off-campus community-based activities.· Collect data to measure student progress.· Work collaboratively with a team to help students meet their educational and life goals.· You will assist with activities of daily living that may include hygiene and toileting assistance.· You will support individuals who may display disruptive, aggressive and/or self-injurious behavior.Qualifications:Highschool diploma or equivalent required.Associate or Bachelor degree desired.Experience working with individuals with cognitive and physical disabilities is great, but more importantly we value a desire to help make a difference in people's lives.PI255453154 Apply
