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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Staff Accountant
Reports To: Director of Finance
Classification: Hourly – Non-Exempt
Overview: This position is responsible for the day-to-day management of subsidiary ledger for the Cash Cycle functions.
Essential Functions:
· Ability to use a computer continuously throughout the day.
· Ability to prepare and maintain written documentation and reports as needed.
· Ability to communicate effectively with fellow employees, parents, vendors, and external agencies.
· Ability to manage client and vendor relationships.
Specific Responsibilities:
· Maintains daily cash reporting and account categorization for general ledger.
· Processes remote deposits and files corresponding supporting documents.
· Prepares bank reconciliations and cash flow reports.
· Review and summarize attendance records using spreadsheets and specialized software.
· Create, import and export billing files using the Ohio DODD website.
· Reconcile DODD remittance reports and tracking errors/corrections.
· Maintain records and master list of adult participants.
· Reviews and validates billing data and prepares billing data entry for A/R system.
· Prepares Step-Up billing statements and mails to schools.
· Processes payment remittances and records payments in A/R system.
· Prepares all A/R daily, weekly and monthly reports.
· Maintains the Waiver finance portion of the client program enrollment through management of Camp software.
· Prepares and records journal entries related to bank activity.
Deliverables:
· Maintain confidentiality of information regarding participants, processes and client interfaces.
· Maintain a two-week waiver billing cycle to ensure positive cash flow.
· Interface with county SSA(s) to maintain individual budgets and communicate budget overrides.
· Support annual audit process.
· Support annual budget process.
Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a minimum of seven years of comparable experience as a staff accountant with knowledge of cash cycle accounting.
· Above average computer skills, including knowledge of databases and ability to learn new software systems.
· Strong work ethic, excellent communication, and strong attention to detail required.
Occupational Therapist – Part-Time Hourly (Step Up Alternative Education)
This is a part-time position working 6+ hours a week providing occupational therapy services for an alternative education placement program for middle and high school students with moderate to significant developmental disabilities/autism and behavior issues. In addition, the OT is responsible for providing ongoing feedback and support to the classroom staff and Education Services Director to promote students’ sensory regulation and improved motor function beyond structured therapy sessions.
JOB DUTIES:
- Provide direct services, including assessment, intervention and evaluations to students with disabilities.
- Design, create and implement interventions that meet the individual needs for the student.
- Write effective IEP goals and objectives and have a system in place to monitor progress. Participate in EIP, ETR meetings as needed.
- Use data to design, implement and revise IEP goals that relate and support extended content standards as well as the needs of the student. Provide written communication on progress of OT-related IEP goals to parents and staff.
- Communicate and collaborate with families/care providers, school staff and school districts to coordinate services.
- Assist staff in implementing strategies/interventions to improve the effectiveness of service delivery within the Step Up environment
- Serve as a consultant to staff as needed.
Utilize a variety of service delivery options, which may include direct individual instruction, small group instruction, or consultative services
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree and current licensure in Occupational Therapy
- Multiple years experience working in a special education setting
- Acquired and maintains licensures required by the state of Ohio and ODE licensures
- Strong skills in addressing and teaching varying levels of occupational therapy needs
- The ability to walk/move continuously for extended periods of time, indoors/outdoors as needed
- Valid driver’s license with reliable vehicle and willingness to submit to a criminal background check ask
ABOUT THE STEP-UP ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM:
This unique program partners with multiple Greater Cincinnati public schools to provide an alternative education program for students with Autism who have been unable to succeed in a typical classroom setting. Stepping outside of their home district, students of Step Up continue their studies at our 23-acre Given Road Camp in Indian Hill.
Utilizing our non-traditional education setting, Step-Up students receive the tools they need to successfully navigate academic studies, learn self-regulation skills, develop vocational skills through authentic experiences to enable them to transition into adulthood and more fully participate int heir community. The Step-Up program operations 3-4 classrooms of up to seven students each, with most students utilizing 1:1 aides along with classroom teachers to engage in academic, communication and functional living skill instruction.
Please contact Education Services Director Holly Foucht-Kovalick with your application or any questions: hfoucht-kovalick@steppingstonesohio.org
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 $15 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
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
