Job Posting: Summer Therapeutic Program Aide
Location: Rockville, MD
Position Type: Part-Time/Seasonal
Schedule: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Dates: August 4–8th, 11–15th, 18–22nd
Compensation:
Volunteeer/Internship Hours available - SSL Hours Available.
Please note the paid position for the aide for our program has been filled and is no longer available. We are only accepting volunteers and interns at this time.
If you are working aftercare after the therapeutic program (12-3 pm), this is paid however only limited positions are available based on the number of participants signing up for aftercare and is NOT GUARANTEED.
About the Program
Our Summer Therapeutic Program offers a fun, educational experience for children with ADHD, Social Communication Disorder, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Using the Zones of Regulation framework, we focus on building emotional regulation, self-control, and social skills in a supportive, camp-like environment.
Led by a team of Occupational Therapists and Movement Specialists, the program combines therapeutic activities, exergaming, and structured play, making every day a chance for kids to learn and grow.
Responsibilities
- Assist with activities designed to promote emotional regulation, social skills, and self-control.
- Collaborate with therapists and specialists to support individual goals.
- Help Facilitate group games, creative projects, and structured activities.
- Provide encouragement and ensure participant safety.
- Help with setup and cleanup of activities.
Qualifications
- Experience working with children with special needs (preferred, but not required).
- Familiarity with Zones of Regulation (training provided).
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
- Enthusiastic, patient, and compassionate.
How to Apply: Send your resume to
[email protected] with the subject line:
"Zoning-In Summer Therapeutic Program Aide Application." Make a difference this summer—we can’t wait to hear from you!
About Us
Home of the Success Builds Success Approach
At Fitness for Health, we believe that reaching your physical potential goes hand-in-hand with believing in yourself. So we’ve created an innovative approach to fitness that focuses on both. We call it Success Builds Success.
How It Works
Success Builds Success is designed to help patients reach small, attainable goals. With every achievement, they'll discover that they have gained the confidence to take more risks and challenge themselves onto the next success. We make this possible through:
- Goals and activities custom-tailored to each comfort level
- Exergaming equipment that combines technology and movement to create challenges that are fun, not intimidating
- A safe, nurturing environment and coaching style
Careers
If you’ve got a passion and knowledge for fitness—and a compassionate drive to serve others—then you sound like Fitness for Health material. We’re always looking for individuals who can help us take our client experience and innovation to the next level.
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