Relate & Grow has part time openings to work one-on-one as a *"PLAY Tutor" *with children with autism and other special needs in central Ohio. PLAY Tutors are one-on-one aides who provide intensive, play-based intervention. Each PLAY Tutor receives ongoing training and consultation on The PLAY Project and DIR Floortime methods and techniques, which are recommended by a certified DIR or PLAY Project Consultant supervising the work with the child. PLAY Tutors may also work with the child on education goals under the guidance and supervision of a licensed Intervention Specialist.

*The PLAY Project and DIR Floortime *are developmental, relationship-based interventions that follow the child's interests as a means to improve social-emotional difficulties as well as developmental and learning gaps.

*PLAY Tutor responsibilities include: *applying PLAY Project and DIR methods and techniques within fun, play-based intensive intervention sessions with the child, supporting the child's learning, tracking performance data, reporting to the Relate & Grow consultant, participating in ongoing training with the consultant and directly supervising the child when in their care.

Requirements: *Candidates must be playful, energetic, able to adapt and learn based on constructive criticism, reliable, organized and have a means of transportation. Experience working with children, an interest or background in child development and two years of college studies (48 semester hours OR 72 quarter hours) are *required. If offered the position, applicants must pass a background check and obtain an Instructional Assistant permit, we will provide guidance on how to obtain both of these and will reimburse their cost after a short period of satisfactory employment.

Current first aid and CPR certification is a plus, but not required, it can be obtained once hired.

This is a fun job with a flexible schedule that will provide valuable experience *that is applicable to any field related to education, child development, health and mental health services, social services, policy development, etc. *In some cases, schedules are flexible.

Current Locations PLAY Tutors are needed for: 

*1. Reynoldsburg, Ohio (6-11 hours a week)  2. Dublin, Ohio (6-11 hours a week)  3. Hilliard, Ohio (6-11 hours a week)  4. NE Columbus, Ohio (6-11 hours a week)  5. Newark, Ohio (6-11 hours a week) *

If the current openings / locations don't match your availability but you are interested in the position, and are available for at least 10 hours per week, we encourage you to apply.

*Hourly rate varies between $15 and $17 per hour *depending on the candidate's level of training, experience and demonstrated aptitude.

*Benefits *for Relate & Grow employees include:

• Flexibility with scheduling, building and maintaining caseloads
• Competitive hourly rates for the area
• Employee status- we hire you as an employee, not a contractor and we pay a part of your taxes.
• Access to education and supervision on the PLAY Project and the DIR models
• CEU financial assistance (based on position title, experience and size of caseload)
• Liability Insurance provided for employees
• Worker's Comp included for employees
• PTO for full-time employees

To apply, submit a resume via email.

For more information visit www.relateandgrow.com or www.playproject.org

Testimonies from Relate & Grow Employees: https://sites.google.com/relateandgrow.com/employeetestimonials/home