ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF THE STAFF ASSISTANT EXPERIENCE
Ramapo for Children, located in Rhinebeck, NY, seeks a dynamic individual to act as the AssistantDirector of the Staff Assistant Experience (SAE).
The SAE provides a unique residential opportunity for young adults with special needs preparing for independence. Services are providedin the context of an inclusive group living experience and focus on: building healthy relationships; teaching life skills; and providing a variety of practical work experiences. The SAE promotes aculture of lifelong learning; health and self-care; meaningful communication; self-advocacy, and personal responsibility.
Job duties will include but not be limited to:
Working with the program director to develop program curriculum and materials;
Recruiting and orienting new program participants;
Supervising program participants, along with program mentors and job coaches;
Providing on-going training to program and summer staff;
Evaluating and documenting the results of the program toinform the field-at-large; and
Serving as a positive role model within the Ramapo community, demonstrating: maturity; professionalism; energy; enthusiasm; strong organizational skills; and a commitment to excellence, personal responsibility and service.
A qualified candidate will have excellent written and verbal skills, strong relationship building skills, well-developed teambuilding and conflict resolution skills, and relevant recent experience working witha range of children and/or young adults, including those with learning disabilities, autism, ADHD, and other social and emotional challenges.
Flexible work hours, excellent benefits, and opportunities for growth.
Interested applicants should email a résumé and cover letter to HR@ramapoforchildren.org, attention Mike Pfisterer
TEACHER TRAINER
Ramapo Training, the professional development program of Ramapo for Children, seeks a dynamic TEACHER TRAINER to provide school-based behavior management workshops, and on-going coaching.This educational leader will serve as a resource and mentor to school personnel in the great New York City area.
The position requires excellent written and verbal skills, strong presentation skills, well-developed teambuilding and conflict resolution skills, and relevant recent experience working wide a wide range of children, including those with special needs, including those with learning disabilities, autism, ADD, ADHA, and other social and emotional challenges.
Flexible work hours, excellent benefits, and opportunities for growth. Travel throughout New York City required.
