Social Skills Group Support Volunteer (Kent) January-March

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About CTC

At Children’s Therapy Center, we are on a mission to maximize the potential of children with special needs. We provide individualized, family-centered therapy including early intervention services, early childhood special education, physical, occupational and speech therapy. In partnership with parents and caregivers, we celebrate where each child is today and work toward who they can become.

Founded in 1979, Children’s Therapy Center has grown from a dream shared by a handful of visionary pediatric therapists to the largest and most comprehensive independent nonprofit pediatric therapy program in Washington State. Growth like ours does not happen by chance. It takes a commitment to quality services, collaboration, innovation and a focus on excellence in all areas.

About the Group

The goal of Social Skills Group at CTC is to provide children with a variety of skills and strategies to help improve their ability to make and keep friends, build more self-confidence and behave more appropriately. Through role playing, natural interactions, and play based activities/lessons, children have the opportunity to practice skills in a fun and supportive environment. Weekly sessions are led by two therapist and typically have four to six children, similar in age

Job Summary

As a Social Skills Group Support Volunteer you will play an important role in helping to promote and model skills for group participants. In partnership with the group leads, volunteers help create a low-stress environment for children to learn important life skills and reach their social development goals, through practice and observing others. While supporting therapist in sessions there will be many opportunities to observe and learn about the various techniques, tools, materials and equipment used in pediatric therapy.

Benefits

• Opportunity to collaborate, and gain work experience alongside filed experts and skilled staff
• Exposure to equipment, materials and tools used in pediatric therapy services
• Observe discipline specific therapy 1:1 therapy sessions-if desired
• Become a valued member of a diverse and committed team at top ranked and largest pediatric therapy center in the WA state
• Invitation to volunteer appreciation happenings and other agency special events
• Receive volunteer service verification letter

Time Commitment/ Location

• Consistently for 12 weeks, starting on January 9 th, 2020
• Thursdays at 3:45 to 5:15
• 10811 SE Kent-Kangley RD WA 98030

Responsibilities

• Interact and support program participants while maintaining a positive attitude and modeling skill
• Participate in activities/routines and aide therapist as needed
• Assist with setup/ clean up duties such as; moving tables/chairs/therapy equipment, gathering requested supplies, disinfecting materials, snack prep
• Work cooperatively and effectively as a team member by communicating, contributing, and reflecting on a continuous basis
• Communicate with children, parents, and staff in support of our mission
• Other tasks as needed such as; video recording and photo copying

Qualifications/Desired Skills

• Ability to commit to the 1.5 hours for the full 12 weeks need for volunteers as specified above
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience working with youth, an interest in child development, individuals with special needs and developmental delays (preferred but not required)
• Demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of all program participants and their families
• Must be able to support and affirm youth with diverse cultures, racial and ethnic identities, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, abilities, and countries of origin
• Sit/stand frequently and ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

Minimum requirements

• Background check is required
• Participate in orientation, assignment training and safety tour
• Consent to required agreements related to the project including; Liability Release Waiver and Confidentiality Agreement
• If under 18, signed consent of parent/guardian is required

Reports to

• Leading (SP/OT) therapist
• Volunteer Coordinator

This is an unpaid, volunteer position

Children’s Therapy Center seeks to reflect the diversity of our communities. We believe every employee, volunteer and guest/visitor has the right to be free from unlawful discrimination. Consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, Children’s Therapy Center provides all employees, volunteers and applicants with equal opportunity in all aspects of the relationship.