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Cherish Moments, LLC

Behavioral Aide

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What they do

A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.

$36,127 / year median in Georgia

+8% projected growth

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Job Description

Counties:
Fulton, Dekalb, Clayton, Spalding, Douglas, Fayette, and Henry 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. Help 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 of 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 Ability to
Relocate:
Relocate before starting work (Required)
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