Behavioral Aide Position Available In Muscogee, Georgia

Behavioral Aide 3.0 3.0 out of 5 stars 2050 Warm Springs Road, Columbus, GA 31904 Job description

Position:

Behavior Aide Behavioral modification skills training to children/youth and families in areas of communication skills, healthy socialization skills, anger management, stress management, problem solving, community linkage, crisis intervention, environmental safety, resource identification and client advocacy.

Core Responsibilities & Duties:

Demonstrates understanding of the Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) and assists clients in identifying, securing, and sustaining a range of resources needed to facilitate family independence. 3-5 years work experience in behavioral modification, skills training, and education (Preferred) Knowledge of the DSM-V diagnosis in children/youth Knowledge of crisis management interventions, intensive case management, and other rehabilitation supports preferred for at-risk children and youth. Knowledge of the BIRP Progress note documentation. Group psychoeducation experience. Good verbal and written communication skills, also excellent interpersonal skills and team player concepts. Participate in case management and other services for patients when needed. Maintain professional knowledge, skills, and abilities through continuing education opportunities. Weekly home or school/community contacts hours with assigned case load. Perform weekly direct contact with identified case load for the purpose of teaching budgeting skills, communication skills, environmental safety, and behavioral management. Educate child/youth and their families on community resources linkage skills (i.e., Housing, Social Support, Community Involvement, Financial, Healthcare, Transportation, Education and Vocation.) Educate child/youth/families on anger management, communication skills, healthy socialization skills, organization skills, coping skills, mental healthcare management. Responsible for coordination and arranging schedules for transportation services for children/youth and or family members for therapy appointments, health care appointments etc. on assigned case load. Transport children/youth, family members to approved outings for the purpose of enhancing family connectedness and /or reunification. Available to help provide services in any or all of the following counties; Butts, Clayton, Cobb, Dekalb, Fulton, Gwinnett and Jackson.

Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in the Human Services Field Bachelor’s Degree in the Human Services Field High School Diploma /GED with 5 years Human Services experience

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$15.94 – $19.20 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Schedule:

Choose your own hours Weekends as needed

Experience:

Behavioral health: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Driver’s License (Preferred)

Work Location:

On the road

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$13.36 – $25.50 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekends as needed Ability to

Commute:

Columbus, GA 31904 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Columbus, GA 31904: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person