Special education paraprofessionals work with early childhood or school age students with behavioral, developmental, and neurotypical needs by providing academic and behavioral support in the classroom at our Northwest (88th & Blondo) or Southwest Centers (138th & Q).  

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Must have at least one year of experience working in a licensed childcare center or public school system. Candidates with previous teaching or aide experience in an educational environment involving students with disabilities, or related training and experience is preferred. 

  Starting pay is $17.00 - $19.00 an hour, based on experience. Our full-time staff benefits include robust holiday pay that includes pay for the work days from Christmas to New Years!   

  Below are examples of the impact YOU can make!

CRCC Mission and Values

CRCC is a local non-profit organization dedicated to providing comprehensive services to children with special needs to help them reach their highest potential. CRCC values Quality Care for Children, Family Involvement, and Staff Excellence. CRCC’s work environment is energetic and team-oriented.

 Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Responsible for greeting parents and guests.
• Communicates daily with parents regarding child's daily activities.
• Acknowledges the role of parents as primary caregivers by supporting their child-rearing efforts.
• Encourages parents to provide input and feedback regarding the services their child is receiving through CRCC and is a resource for information and support.
• Possesses understanding, patience, and flexibility in dealing with clients, parents, and staff members.
• Is aware of each Day Health Service clients’ Plan of Care (POC) assists with client care needs as outlined in the POC.
• Communicates with members of the care team to provide coordination of services between programs to meet the needs of all clients.
• Assists with activities of daily living (ADL’s) of the clients on a daily basis and encourages independent care of self during the ADL’s.
• Assists with personal cares of clients as outlined in the POC. Personal cares may include assistance with basic hair care, dressing, and/or oral care.
• Documents daily activities, personal care aides, and activities of daily living carried out for each client’s Plan of Care on the client’s individual Personal Care Aide Plan (PCAP).
• Follows accepted universal precaution practices, including, but not limited to: proper hand-washing techniques, appropriate use of non-latex gloves and the use of individualized items during diaper changes.
• Is aware of and follows all regulations set by Nebraska Child Care Licensing and Children’s Day Health Services Regulations.
• Recognizes and acts against hazards to safety (i.e. small and/or sharp objects).

 Benefits

CRCC offers an Excellent Benefit Package for full-time employees.

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• CRCC-paid short & long term disability and life insurance
• PTO 
• Holiday pay – Paid Holiday Pay for full-time employees between Christmas and New Years! 
• 401k with match

  Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent per childcare regulations.
• One year experience working in a licensed childcare center or public school system required.
• Ability to adhere to work schedules.
• Possesses understanding, patience, and flexibility in dealing with clients, parents, and team members.
• Ability to demonstrate successful completion of Personal Care Aide training including a PowerPoint, quiz, and competency demonstration signed by a Registered Nurse as required by Children’s Day Health Services Regulations.
• Ability to complete Positive Behavioral Supports and Crisis Intervention and Safety Training provided by CRCC.
• Must be able to complete annual training requirements of the Paraprofessional position (12 hours for full-time). 
• Willing to increase knowledge in fields of endeavor.
• Ability to read and understand written plans.
• Must be agile enough to perform the job as a caretaker of young clients.
• Ability to lift up to fifty pounds and practices 2 person lifting for clients over 50 pounds or when necessary.
• Must meet agency’s conditions of employment regarding health status and clearance with the Nebraska Child Abuse/Neglect Central Registry and/or Adult Abuse/Neglect Registry, the Nebraska State Patrol, criminal background check, and fingerprinting.