Year-Round Job Openings
Stepping Stones is an award-winning workplace that supports children, teens adults with disabilities in building pathways to independence! To provide excellent education and recreation programs for our community, we have a variety of positions available on our year-round team.
Our team is comprised of enthusiastic individuals with a passion for what we do! Learn more about openings in different program and administrative areas, below.
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Direct Support Professional (Adult Day Services)
Our Adult Day Services program offers an opportunity for adults with disabilities to build independence while developing life skills and engaging with their community. To ensure a safe an enriching program experience, we’re hiring Direct Support Professionals to join our growing Adult Day Services team.
As a Direct Support Professional, you will join a collaborative team that engages participant groups in art, technology, wellness and other recreation areas. Groups also venture out into the community — exploring Greater Cincinnati parks, museums and other local attractions.
BENEFITS:
- Great hours with evenings and weekends off
- Paid holidays
- Generous PTO
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- Short and long-term disability
- 403B with employer contribution
- Aflac and Legal & Identity Shield
- Eligibility in Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Forgiveness programs
COMPENSATION: Starting at $13.50 with benefits package that includes generous paid time off, paid holidays, 403B with employer contribution and dental, life and disability insurance at no cost to the employee. Low cost health and vision are also available as well as eligibility in tuition reimbursement and student loan forgiveness programs.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to successfully complete criminal background check
- Ability to multi-task and engage individuals within a group setting
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- History of excellent attendance and punctuality
- Understanding of developmental disabilities is beneficial, but not required
WORK HOURS: Weekdays throughout the year with approximate hours of 8:00 am – 3:30 pm.
OPENINGS AT THREE LOCATIONS:
- Allyn Campus: 1414 Lake Allyn Road, Batavia, OH 45103
- Drex Campus: 2300 Drex Avenue, Norwood, OH 45212
- Parkcrest Campus: 3330 Parkcrest Lane, Cincinnati OH 45211
Full-Time Intervention Specialist (Step-Up)
The Intervention Specialist is part of our Step-Up Autism Alternative Education program team.
Responsibilities include preparing lesson plans and coursework that follow curriculum guidelines set by local school districts and the Ohio Extended Learning Standards. Maintain classroom discipline, organization and structure while providing intervention as needed to meet student behavioral and emotional needs.
Communicate professionally with parents, related service providers and school districts as well as assisting school psychologist with development of an ETR. Train and manage educational aides who are assisting in the classroom. Complete IEPs for all students and routine assessments to evaluate each student’s progress.
WORK HOURS: This is a full-time, year-round position working weekdays throughout the year
WORK LOCATION: Given Campus — 5650 Given Road, Cincinnati, OH 45243
REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Special Education
- Current K-12 Licensing as Moderate/Intense Intervention Specialist
- Ability to develop meaningful lesson plans that support student goals and meet curriculum guidelines
- Ability to work closely with educational aides and other support staff
- Strong communication and leadership skills
COMPENSATION: Salaried position offering $50,000+ annually, dependent on experience. Generous paid time off, 403B with employer contribution and dental, life and disability insurance at no cost to the employee. Low cost health and vision are also available as well as eligibility in tuition reimbursement and student loan forgiveness programs.
Educational Services Director (Step Up)
Stepping Stones’ Step Up Alternative Education program provides an individualized education for students with moderate-to-severe autism and behavioral challenges that have prevented them from succeeding in the typical classroom environment. We partner with local school districts to make alternative placements allowing that enable their students to travel from their home district to receive an individualized education at our Given Campus in Indian Hill.
The Educational Services Director is responsible for the overall management of the Step Up Alternative Education program. Operating year-round, students attend from various Greater Cincinnati districts and receive direct supervision and consultation with Intervention Specialists and Educational Aides to ensure a prosperous academic plan. The director provides guidance and collaborates with the district to ensure academic, behavioral and daily living skill instruction that support the student’s personal goals.
The ideal candidate has a passion for working with people with developmental disabilities, is an outstanding multitasker and leader with strong communication skills and the ability to adapt quickly to the needs of the program and students. Must be a licensed Intervention Specialist in the State of Ohio with multiple years of experience working with students with moderate-to-intense disabilities and a strong understanding of positive behavioral interventions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Manage ~ 15 – 20 staff members, including Intervention Specialists and Educational Aides
- Ensure compliance with IEP data collection and state requirements as well as the agency’s policies and procedures
- Serve as the primary line of communication with school districts and families concerning current and prospective students
- Coordinate with outside, district-provided support staff (i.e. OT, PT, SLP) to ensure service delivery yo dyufrnyd
- Identify and engage with community partners or outside organizations to expand program opportunities
- Execute trainings for staff utilizing evidence-based pedagogical methods, strategies, adaptations and other topics pertinent to their continued growth
- Coordinate with Human Resources and Director of Programs & Operation to actively participate in staff recruitment and appropriate training of employees as they join the team
- Maintain the annual program budget for supplies and other needs
- Coordinate with staff to maintain excellent records that meet required deadlines for documentation for each student
- Provide thorough and prompt communication with families as needed
- Collaborate with the Director of Programs and Development team to identify opportunities to utilize grant funding to expand Step Up resources and capacity
- Bachelor’s Degree and Moderate-to-Severe License required; Masters degree, preferred
- Current Intervention Specialist license with the State of Ohio
- At least two years of prior leadership experience in an academic program serving students with special needs
Educational Aide (Step Up)
Our unique Step Up Autism Alternative Education program provides an individualized education for students with autism that struggle in a traditional classroom environment. Students travel from their home district to attend school throughout the year on Stepping Stones’ Given Campus in Indian Hill.
Educational Aides follow guidance from a licensed Intervention Specialist and Educational Services Director to best support students in their daily studies. Aides deliver 1:1 instruction on academic, self-care, daily living and self-regulation skills.
BENEFITS:
- Great hours with evenings and weekends off
- Paid holidays
- Generous PTO
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- Short and long-term disability
- 403B with employer contribution
- Aflac and Legal & Identity Shield
- Eligibility in Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Forgiveness programs
WORK HOURS: Weekdays, approximately ~8:15 am – 3:00 pm
LOCATION: Given Campus at 5650 Given Road, Cincinnati, OH 45243
REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to successfully complete criminal background check
- Ability to multi-task and engage individuals within a group setting
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- History of excellent attendance and punctuality
- Understanding of developmental disabilities is beneficial, but not required
Overnight Recreation Program Manager
Stepping Stones is now hiring a Recreation Program Manager to lead our Overnight Weekend Respites though the school-year and Summer Overnight Staycations in the summer months. These adaptive programs serve teens and adults with developmental disabilities at our Camp Allyn location in Batavia, Ohio.The Overnight Recreation Manager is an essential member of our team and provides on-site support and supervision to seasonal staff while creating a community of inclusion, teamwork and safety.
- Develop and manage year-round overnight recreation programs while meeting the agency’s standards and program model
- Prepare, lead, adapt and supervise each session to meet the varying needs of participants
- Coordinate program operations with the Recreation & Leisure team
- Ensure seasonal staff complete detailed and accurate documentation on participant program experiences — meeting requirements of the State of Ohio
- Cultivate and develop new activities that reflect an understanding of current best-practices in recreation programming
- Manage and maintain the operating budget for Overnight programs
- Oversee risk management and the safety of participants and staff — including any incident reports, as needed
- Maintain a positive work culture that provides fun, positive and inclusive experiences for parents, families, staff and volunteers
- Manage thoughtful and supportive communications with parents and families
- Work with the Recreation & Leisure Director to recruit, train and monitor the work performance of seasonal staff — as well as provide ongoing training and professional development as needed
- Prior work experience in the field of recreation programming
- Prior experience training and managing a team of program staff
- Demonstrated experience in the planning and development of enriching recreation programs
- A commitment to Stepping Stone’s mission, purpose and policies as well as the implementation of program standards in daily activities
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field — CTRS or CPRP certification preferred
- Comfort competently providing personal care, behavior support and activity facilitation participants with varying disabilities
- Must be able to maintain certification in First aid & CPR and Cristis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule that includes weekend and overnight programming with agreed-upon weekdays off
- Ability to live in no-cost, on-site housing at Camp Allyn is required
WHEN WILL YOU BE WORKING:
In the summer months, 5-day Overnight Staycations operate Sunday through Thursday. Throughout the school-year, Overnight Respites operate twice a month through the school-year with participants checking in on Friday evenings and checking out on Sunday afternoons.
COMPENSATION:
This is a full-time salaried position with competitive compensation.
BENEFITS:
Health, dental and vision insurance as well as short and long-term disability, life insurance, paid holidays generous paid time off and eligibility in both tuition reimbursement and student loan forgiveness programs.