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
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
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
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
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.
