Year-Round Job Openings
Stepping Stones has year-round job openings to help children, teens and adults with developmental disabilities build pathways to independence that improve their lives and enable them to more fully participate in their communities.
Stepping Stones is a nonprofit, community impact agency with four locations in Greater Cincinnati.
Browse year-round job openings below:
Direct Support Professional (Adult Day Services)
Stepping Stones’ Adult Day Services program provides life-strengthening weekday programs for adults with developmental disabilities throughout the year. We are currently expanding our program staff team with full-time positions available at multiple locations.As a member of our Adult Day Services Direct Care team, gain leadership skills while providing supervision and engaging participants throughout the program day. In this vital role, staff members deliver direct instruction in a variety of activities — including art, technology and wellness activities.
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
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
Educational Aide (Step Up)
Under the direction of our Educational Services Director and licensed Intervention Specialist, Educational Aides work 1:1 with students of our Step Up Autism Alternative Education program. Assist students in navigating their studies, developing self-regulation skills, practicing self-care and building independence.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 background checks, high school diploma or GED, ability to successfully complete all required trainings, history of excellent attendance, current driver’s license and reliable transportation, the ability to lift up to 50 LBs.
COMPENSATION: Starting at $13.50 an hour with complete benefits package, including health, dental and life insurance; short and long-term disability, 403B, generous PTO, paid holidays and more.
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.
Part-Time Intervention Specialist (Step-Up)
This part-time Intervention Specialist position is a hybrid role — working both remotely at home and in-person at our Given Campus in Indian Hill. Prepare and provide weekly lesson plans that follow the Ohio Extended State Standards. Review and collaborate with classroom instructors and the Director of Education Services to develop meaningful lesson plans, assist with progress monitoring of IEP goals, representing the agency at IEP meetings and assisting in providing alternate assessments of students to ensure an optimal learning experience.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- REMOTE WORK (10 Hours per Week): Develop lesson plans, track progress of student IEP goals, maintain communication with local school districts and parents
- IN-PERSON WORK (~ 6- 8 hours per week): Provide instructional minutes for IEP goals, offer feedback and guidance to educational aides regarding intervention strategies, instructional techniques and managing the classroom
- This role may also assist in the preparation and/or administration of Ohio Alternative Assessments and developing or modifying Behavioral Intervention Plans and Functional Behavior Assessments
WORK HOURS: 15-20 hours per week on weekdays
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 maintain and keep current all professional licensing and related certifications
- Excellent attention to detail with strong time management and organizational skills
- Ability to commute to Stepping Stones’ Given Campus and provide in-person academic instruction for student IEP goals a couple days per week
- Has completed or has the ability to complete CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) training
- Ability to develop meaningful lesson plans that support student goals and meet curriculum guidelines
COMPENSATION: $28 – $32 per hour
Food Services Manager
Stepping Stones seeks a Food Services Manager to lead kitchen and dining operations at our Camp Allyn location in Batavia, Ohio. This location operates weekend recreation programs throughout the school-year and 5-day overnight staycations in the summer months.
The Food Services Manager will cultivate a safe and positive environment while developing meal plans that meet the dietary needs of participants. Responsibilities also include managing kitchen staff, training new kitchen staff as needed, ensuring cleanliness at all times and managing food and supply orders.
REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or GED. Associate or Bachelor’s preferred but not required.
- Ability to successfully complete required criminal background checks
- ServSafe Certification – agency will provide training for the right candidate as needed
- A positive outlook and willingness to learn
- Ability to lift and carry up to 60 LBs
- Ability to stand on hard surfaces for extended periods of time
- Must have current driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Understanding of developmental disabilities is beneficial but not required.
WORK HOURS: This full-time position works primarily Sunday through Thursday in the summer months and then weekends through the fall, winter and spring seasons. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served in program.
LOCATION: 1414 Lake Allyn Road, Batavia, OH 45103
COMPENSATION: Compensation starting at $37,000 annually, dependent on prior 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.
No one should be denied employment, services or volunteer opportunities at Stepping Stones on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, disability, age or ancestry.
