Behaviorial Support Staff (K-8 School)- $2,500 Hiring Bonus Wesley Family Services - 3.1 Upper Saint Clair, PA Job Details Full-time $33,000 - $36,000 a year 8 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Professional development assistance Life insurance Referral program Retirement plan Qualifications School experience CPR Certification High school diploma or GED Driver's License First Aid Certification Human Services Associate's degree Full Job Description Position Summary WFS is currently looking for Behavioral Support Staff for our School Based Program for our K-8 School located in Upper St. Clair, PA . The Behavioral Support Staff Associate provides one-to-one academic and behavioral health interventions to a designated student in order to promote self management, academic growth, and independent skills in a classroom environment. This position follows an academic school year calendar (10 months with summers off however paid throughout the summer); Optional Extended School Year program in July; Monday-Friday schedule; Weekends and Holidays Off Responsibilities and Duties (full description available at https://wfspa.org) Assist the student with participation in classroom activities and educational outings according to the student's abilities and immediate needs, including assisting with the promotion of positive relationships with staff and peers Assist in data collection and provide input/recommendations to the Therapist and Teacher for the development and implementation of the Treatment Plan, the Behavior Intervention Plan, FBA and/or PBSP as appropriate for the assigned student Complete daily documentation of daily behavior, intervention and academic progress, and observations, including completion of daily personal care aide log as indicated Assist the classroom team in providing therapeutic structure and limits for the student and others as needed Assist the student with the completion of academic assignments, self-management strategies, communication and social skills Implement academic and therapeutic interventions to encourage and support self-management skills, e.g. focusing attention, appropriate interactions and participation Maintain ongoing communication with all members of the treatment team regarding the student's progress and/or concerns Qualifications and Skills Education Minimum of HS diploma/GED with 1 year related experience working directly with children. or Associate's or Bachelor's degree with no work experience. Degree preferred to be in Social Work, Psychology, Education or a related human services field from an accredited institution. Degrees in any field will be accepted. Experience Working with children in classroom setting preferred Work with behavioral or mental health program preferred Intern experience will be considered Licenses, Certifications & Clearances PA criminal background clearance FBI criminal background clearance (PDE) PA Child Abuse clearance Valid PA drivers' license Current Certification in Pediatric First Aid and CPR preferred Comprehensive Benefits and Total Rewards Package with $2,500 Hiring Bonus Medical, Dental, and Visions plans Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays Paid Parental Leave 401k Plan Paid mileage for traveling between client sites and offices if necessary in position Employer paid life insurance Yearly performance reviews with merit increase eligibility Tuition Reimbursement for continuing your education Licensure Supervision for FREE !!!

To apply:

You can apply through Indeed, however, please visit our website at www.wfspa.org/careers for full job description and to go through our application. Quality Whole Person Care® is Wesley Family Services service philosophy that aims to enhance the clinical care provided to individuals served while also helping to strengthen the way we support one another as colleagues. WFS has embedded QWPC practices which emphasize every person has value in all aspects of services and work-place culture. WFS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policies for both current and prospective employees prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin (including limited English proficiency), age, sex assigned at birth, sexual orientation, transgender identity, gender transition, gender identity, gender expression, disability, pregnancy, or military/veteran status.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$33,000.00 - $36,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location:

In person