Behavioral Aide

We are professional, agile, and professional.

• Implement evidence-based interventions and strategies to promote positive behavior change in children and adolescents
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care and ensure comprehensive treatment
• Monitor progress and evaluate the effectiveness of treatment plans
• Provide crisis intervention and support as needed Provides one-on-one direct behavioral intervention with children/youth.

Serves as a positive role model for the child/youth. Provides time-structured activities. Provides immediate behavioral reinforcements. Provides age-appropriate life skills and coping mechanisms. Develops behavioral treatment plans with the input of the treatment team leader. Assists the child/youth to engage in, or remain engaged in, appropriate activities. Help to minimize the child/youth's impulsive behavior. Helps to increase the child/youth's social and community competencies by building or reinforcing daily living skills that will assist the child/youth in living successfully at home and in the community. Assists in developing the child/youth's ability to sustain self-directed appropriate behavior, internalize a sense of social responsibility, and/or enable participation proactively in community activities. Ensures the safety of the client at all times during the provision of Behavioral Services; remains responsive to the client's needs. Verifies the authorization for medical treatment forms and any other required forms are completed and on file. Maintains confidentiality regarding child/youth and his/her family. Reports incidences of suspected of child abuse in compliance with mandated reporting requirements. Communicates professionally at all times. Attends ongoing supervision meetings as required; participates in case conferences and related meetings as directed. Complete all paperwork within a 72-hour time frame. Transport clients when needed to court appearances, visits with family, school, or other imperative appointments. Assists in direct care and management of children and adolescents.‪ Provides supervision, safety, and crisis management for clients.‪ Fosters a safe environment.‪‪ Ensures clients' rights are observed.‪ Acts as an advocate in providing safe delivery of care to promote wellness.

Requirements:

High School Diploma/GED

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or related field

• Please Note :

  Daycare Work experience is acceptable if you have a Child Development Associate certificate (CDA).
• Previous experience working with individuals with behavioral or emotional challenges
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team setting
• Compassionate and empathetic approach to client care
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical guidelines GED
• High School Diploma with 6 years or more experience working with children and families
• Bachelor's degree (Human Service Degree) with 3 years of experience working with children and families
• Master's degree (Human Service Degree) with 1 year experience working with children and families
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus

Note:

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.

Job Type:

Contract Salary:

From $20.00 per hour; $00.62 per mile

Schedule:

Morning shift Overnight shift Rotating shift Weekends as needed

Work Location:

On the road

Counties:

Fulton, Dekalb, Clayton, Spalding, Douglas, Fayette, and Henry Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time, Contract Pay:

From $20.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person