Special Needs Caregiver

Company: Total Education Solutions
Location: Akron
Posted on: August 3, 2022

Job Description:

We are looking for a Special Needs Caregiver in Akron/Fairlawn. This position is part-time working between the hours of 9:00am - 9:00pm. Mon-Sat.

Our Special Needs Caregivers provide one-on-one support to help our clients so they can be more independent and meet their daily living needs. At TES, you will be a part of the solution, helping us achieve goals which allow all students to learn and thrive.

You will need the following minimum qualifications to be considered:

* 18 years old or older
* Covid Vaccination Card
* availability to work after school and/or weekends
* a high level of energy and passion for motivating others
* willingness to drive an average of 30 minutes to and from client locations
* collect and report data (as needed)
* attend and complete all required trainings
* at least 1 year working with people with special needs (preferred)
* must clear a current background check through the BCI/FBI
* a current TB Test
* must be willing to drive clients to and from locations during shifts
* provide transportation to and from planned activities
* controlled substance test must be completed with results showing drug free prior to initially providing transportation.

If you enjoy working with children and are interested in applying for the position, please contact the following HR Specialist/ Career Agent:

Cynthia Hovey

Email: chovey@tesidea.com

Phone: 330-697-8301

ABOUT TES

Total Education Solutions (TES) is a national provider of special education and therapeutic services to public, private, and charter schools as well as healthcare organizations servicing the United States, with offices in California, Michigan, and Ohio. Our professional, multi-disciplinary staff delivers therapeutic services in our family-centered clinics, in schools, at home, and online. We strongly believe in using an interdisciplinary approach in trainings, treatments, and service delivery, encouraging our providers to work together in creating customized solutions and achieving client goals.

Our Mission: To empower individuals of all abilities by fostering opportunities for success through customized, innovative solutions.

As part of our team, full-time employees enjoy:

* health, dental, and vision insurance as well as a $25,000 life and AD&D insurance policies (if eligible).
* up to 2 weeks paid vacation, 13 paid holidays, and 6 paid sick days.
* retirement plan and medical and dependent flexible spending accounts.
* up to $2,500 in educational assistance.
* access to free employee assistant programs (EAP) 24/7.
* working with a team of dedicated professionals with a desire to make an impact in the lives of at-risk individuals.
* ongoing professional development and professional growth opportunities both in-house and up to $300 in CEU reimbursements.

We are looking for individuals that can:

* be proactive and have a solution-oriented approach to problem-solving.
* be an appropriate role model.
* thrive in a fast-paced, multifaceted environment.
* be flexible and embrace change.
* demonstrate emotional maturity and responsibility.
* innovate and act as an entrepreneurial self-starter.
* accept and value diversity.
* maintain a professional demeanor, attire, work schedule, and work ethic.
* ability to analyze, organize, prioritize, and follow through on all duties and tasks as assigned.
* further develop professional and technical skills.

Environment & Physical Qualifications: Assigned work environments vary from site to site and may require services to be provided in a distance learning / therapy model. The work environment is usually comprised of several adults and children in a classroom, clinic, or campus facility with supervisors traveling to multiple sites/clinics. Due to varied work environments, an employee may encounter noise levels that are moderate to loud. In addition, the job functions could include the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling.

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Total Education Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, handicap, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring, and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items.

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