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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Lead Kitchen Assistant (Full-Time)
Location: Allyn Campus – 1414 Lake Allyn Road, Batavia, OH 45103
Position Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated Lead Kitchen Assistant to support our Food Services Manager in delivering safe, nutritious, and great-tasting meals. This role serves participants in overnight recreation programs as well as external groups who rent our facility on weekends.
The ideal candidate has at least one year of experience in a commercial kitchen and is comfortable accommodating special dietary needs, including allergies, modified textures, and diabetic-friendly meals. Agency is willing to work with and train the right person if they do not possess these skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Food Services Manager in preparing balanced, nutritious meals
- Cook and serve meals that meet specific dietary requirements
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, including dishwashing
- Set up and tear down the dining area for meal service
- Support menu planning and meal preparation
- Monitor inventory and assist with ordering and receiving supplies
- Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines
Qualifications
- Minimum of 1 year experience in a commercial kitchen
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to pass FBI and BCI background checks
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Ability to stand and work on hard surfaces for extended periods
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
- Basic English reading, writing, and communication skills
- ServSafe certification (or willingness to obtain within 90 days at no cost)
Schedule
- School Year: Thursday–Sunday (flexible with school schedules)
- Summer: Sunday–Thursday (full-time)
Compensation & Benefits
- $14 – $17 per hour depending on qualifications
- Full benefits package, including:
- 403(b) with employer contribution
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- Generous paid time off
Intervention Specialist (Step Up)
This year-round position is responsible for the education of students on the autism spectrum and training/managing of educational aides. Prepares instruction following the Ohio Extended State Academic Standards and increasing daily living, vocational and community based skills. Maintains classroom organization, and structure. Provides interventions as needed to meet student’s behavioral/social-emotional needs. Works with students, IEP team and parents to provide a positive learning experience.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Communicate professionally and effectively with school districts, related service providers, educational aides, and parents.
- Plan meaningful and age-appropriate lessons that meet student IEP goals and are aligned with the Ohio Extended Learning Standards.
- Involve parents and home school to the degree necessary to provide quality programming for each student.
- Assist School Psychologist with the development of an ETR.
- Maintain complete confidentiality of all documents and personal information.
- Develop Individual Education Plans, Behavioral Plans, and Functional Behavior Assessments.
- Progress monitoring and reporting on student IEP goals and objectives monthly.
- Demonstrate a collaborative relationship with educational aides through effective coaching strategies.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Ensure completion of all documentation for each student, including those records required by home school district.
- Maintain and keep current all professional licensing and related certifications.
- Provide continuous staff feedback, collaboration, and coaching to ensure Educational Aides are working at the highest level possible.
- Provide behavior prevention and intervention as needed.
- Maintain classroom supplies and materials at an appropriate level.
- Fill in as needed for Educational Aides.
- Provide training to newly hired Educational Aides
- Carry out other instructions which are consistent with the general responsibilities with the position.
- Other items as assigned by the Education Service Director.
Deliverables:
- Complete IEPs for all students by deadline assigned.
- Complete progress reports for students quarterly.
- Complete Crisis Plans, FBA, BIPS and for new students and update for current students as determined necessary
- Complete frequent program monitoring of students.
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Special Education or a related subject.
- Current K-12 Ohio Intervention Specialist License
- Ability to work closely with aides, volunteers, and other support staff.
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
