Childrens Therapy Program Aide

Program Aide – Therapy Team

Ability Path is hiring Program Aides to support our Therapy Team. The Program Aide is a great opportunity for folks looking to get into careers such as SLP, OT, therapy, early childhood education or special education. Join our team!

Compensation
: $21–$22 per hour.
Positions available in Burlingame (part‑time).

Schedule:

Monday/Thursday 8:15–12:15 p.m. Saturday 11:00–1:30 p.m.

We are a non‑profit organization that provides a variety of programs and a lifespan of services for individuals with disabilities. Our mission is to accept, respect, and include people of all abilities. We are committed to ongoing learning and application of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) to build a more inclusive culture.

• Passion for the mission
• Interest in working with children with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Effective and open communication, thoughtfulness, and adaptability
• Shared commitment to DEI in creating a community where everyone can represent themselves authentically

We strongly encourage BIPOC, LGBTQ+, disabled, and any multiply marginalized people to apply. Ability Path is committed to recruiting and retaining diverse diversity among our staff teams.

• Participate in planning and implementation of classroom and group activities, including set‑up and clean‑up, and organization of materials.
• Provide documentation of interventions.
• Assist Children’s Services staff with paperwork, materials development, curriculum planning, and special projects.
• Track and order program supplies and materials.
• Perform case‑management duties as specified by supervisor.
• Actively promote Ability Path’s philosophy and mission in all interactions.
• Attend organization functions and meetings as required.
• Partner with other Ability Path departments to coordinate services and collaborate.
• Comply with children’s rights, Ability Path and program policies, CARF standards, NPA/NPS compliance, CCL regulations, CAL‑OSHA, quality assurance standards, and other applicable regulations.
• Act as a mandated reporter, reporting any known or suspected adult/child abuse.
• Comply with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations and laws.
• Other duties as required.

Preference for an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in child development or related fields, and previous experience working with children aged 0–5. Bilingual (Spanish/English) is preferred but not required.

We encourage applying even if you do not meet all of the listed qualifications; any combination of lived and learned education and experience can make you a successful candidate.

• Proof of negative TB test results
• Verification of occupational physical clearance
• Pass a criminal fingerprint clearance
• 18 years of age or job‑permit clearance

• Ability to drive a personal vehicle to conduct home visits
• Physical capacity to manage children up to 40 lb (carrying, positioning)
• Ability to sit, stand, stoop, and bend frequently
• Ability to sit and keyboard as needed

Ability Path is an equal‑opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We prohibit unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic partner status, family care status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, legally protected medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other consideration unlawful under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Ability Path will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination or harassment based on any protected characteristic.