Behavioral Aide

Behavioral Aide Decatur, GA Job Details Contract From $18.50 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Professional development assistance Referral program Qualifications Master's degree in social work Treatment plan development Applied behavior analysis Medical documentation Mental health and behavioral care Bachelor's degree in social work Intake Bachelor's degree in psychology Working with individuals with autism Master's degree in psychology Patient advocacy Direct behavioral therapy Master's degree Assisting with ADLs Working with children Medical records Bachelor's degree Behavioral disorders support Master's degree in human services Psychology Safe environment creation Human Services Client advocacy in social work Passenger pickup and drop-off Social Work Crisis management Patient transport Entry level Behavioral therapy Behavioral health Full Job Description Job Summary 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 input of 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 safety of 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. This position includes weekends and holidays Qualifications and Skills Bachelor's or Master's degree in the Social Work, Psychology, or related Human Service fields. If you do not have a degree in the human service field, you will need to have five years providing direct care services to families and children.

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Contract Pay:

From $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

Professional development assistance Referral program

Work Location:

On the road