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. 

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 $13.50 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.

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

Recreation Director

Reporting to the Director of Programs & Operations, the Recreation Director is responsible for the overall management of the agency’s Recreation & Leisure programs. Along with providing overall leadership to the recreation team, this role is responsible for managing the department’s budget, human resources needs, facilities and enrollment.

WORK LOCATION: Given Campus — 5650 Given Road, Cincinnati, OH 45243 — and commuting to different program locations as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ensure quality programs that maintain compliance with local and state governance
• Maintain a positive work environment that attracts, retains and motivates a diverse team of year-round and seasonal staff
• Assist and provide oversight at all phases of client and staff recruitment
• Monitor systems, best practices and training of risk management, safety procedures and reporting UI or MUIs to the appropriate parties
• Communicate with the executive team on any program or facility needs
• Coordinate with other agency directors regarding shared use of facilities and resources
• Coordinate with Director of Programs & Operations and Director of Development to identify grant opportunities and obtain any necessary data for reporting needs
• Ensure recreation programs align with annual budgetary projections
• Establish and maintain professional development and training opportunities for program managers and seasonal staff
• Report to the Director of Programs & Operations about recreation program status on an ongoing basis
• Routine evaluation of recreation programs — identifying areas for improvement
• Continuous supervision of Recreation Managers to ensure continuous high-quality program and staff performance

REQUIREMENTS:

• Prior experience managing recreation programs
• Strong leadership, organizational and communication skills
• Demonstrated experiencing implementing and expanding programs
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field 
• Ability to successfully complete all required background checks and maintain First Aid & CPR and Crisis Prevention Intervention certifications 

COMPENSATION: Competitive annual salary, 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. 

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.