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, United Way partner 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
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
Benefits: Compensation starts at $13 per hour with weeknights and weekends off. Year-round staff also receive a complete benefits packaging, including generous paid time off, paid holidays, 403B with employer contribution and dental, health and vision benefits, life insurance and more. Also includes eligibility in tuition reimbursement and student loan forgiveness programs.


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 Intervention Specialist licensure from the State of Ohio
  • 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 $35,000 – $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. 

Recreation Coordinator

Every weekend throughout the school-year, Stepping Stones operates a variety of recreation programs for children, teens and adults with disabilities. These programs extend into the summer months as well were they take the form of our signature day and overnight camps. 

To coordinate and facilitate programs for different age groups, we are expanding our team and now hiring an experienced Recreation Coordinator! This role will support the agency in continuing to provide inclusive and safe program experiences for the individuals we are so fortunate to serve. 

REQUIREMENTS AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a related field. CTRS or CPRP certification preferred, but not required
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in recreation/camp program development as well as in staff training and supervision
  • Demonstrated experience in the planning and facilitation of programs while following established standards and best practices
  • Responsible for developing and implementing age-appropriate activities that are adaptable to suit all abilities
  • Create and foster a strong sense of teamwork and cooperation while providing assistance to seasonal and part-time staff
  • Must be highly motivated with detailed organizational skills and the ability to prioritize
  • Must have strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
  • A current driver’s license is required as well as the ability to commute to various program locations
  • Must be able to maintain certification in CPR & First Aid as well as Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
  • Must have the ability to lift up to 75 LBs and squat/kneel on occasion as needed
WORK HOURS: This is a full-time opening that requires evenings, weekend and summer hours

COMPENSATION: Salaried position starting at $35,000 annually

BENEFITS PACKAGE: Health, dental and vision insurance; life insurance; 403B with employer contribution, paid holidays, generous paid time off and eligibility in tuition reimbursement and student loan forgiveness programs

READY TO APPLY? Click here to complete an online application.


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. 
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