Easterseals Southwest Florida presents Job Fair

In advance of the grand opening of Easterseals Southwest Florida’s Malcolm Family Autism Center of Excellence in January, Easterseals is seeking to dramatically expand its workforce to support the expansion of its school programs and community services.

Those seeking employment and interested in learning more about jobs available with Easterseals are invited to attend a Job Fair on Thursday, November 5 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Easterseals Southwest Florida’s main campus (350 Braden Ave., Sarasota). Positions available include preschool and K-12 teachers and teaching assistants, behavior technicians and board-certified behavior analysts, certified therapeutic riding instructor, employment specialists, facilities coordinator, occupational and physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, front desk administrator, and direct support professionals. Easterseals offers health benefits, paid holidays, paid time off, employer-matching 403(B) retirement plan and more.

Easterseals offers preschool (open to children of all abilities) and K-12 education, a diagnostic clinic, applied behavior and analysis services, respite care, adult day training, workforce development opportunities, and therapy services.

“At Easterseals, we are proud to offer a workplace where employees are valued, supported and heard,” said Tom Waters, president and CEO of Easterseals Southwest Florida. “With the impending opening of the Malcolm Family Autism Center of Excellence, we are excited to welcome skilled, experienced and caring team members who will support our mission of empowering individuals and families with disabilities to shine.”

The Malcolm Center – being supported by the $13.2 million “Campaign for Compassion” – will be the next evolution for the community, a place designed to bring together services, resources, education, therapy, and opportunities for people with disabilities and their families from infancy through adulthood.

Advance registration is not required but is recommended at easterseals-swfl.org/about-us/join-our-team. To learn more about Easterseals’ programs and services, visit easterseals-swfl.org.

About Easterseals Southwest Florida
Since 1946, Easterseals Southwest Florida has supported individuals with disabilities to live their best lives and be engaged in their communities. The organization offers help and hope to children and adults with disabilities, working to ensure all abilities of all ages have the opportunity to shine. From child development, autism, family support and veteran services to artistic expression, therapeutic, diagnostic, and educational delivery, Easterseals offers a variety of ways to help people with disabilities and their families address life’s challenges, achieve personal goals and feel included and valued in everything they do. Visit easterseals-swfl.org.