Therapeutic Behavior Aide ($250) Sign-On Bonus)

Therapeutic Behavior Aide ($250) Sign-On Bonus)

Hourly Wage:

$20.50 - Hourly wage will vary based on qualifications and credentials.

Position Summary:

The Therapeutic Behavior Aide is responsible for implementing each student's Individualized Education Program (IEP). The Therapeutic Behavior Aide provides assistance with instruction, engages students during non-instructional activities, and monitors students while they move to and from various locations and activities within the school building and community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Effectively and professionally communicates with supervisors, students, multidisciplinary team, other school staff, and parents/caregivers
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of assigned students' Behavior Intervention Plans and implements these plans with fidelity
• Utilize a neutral tone when addressing students' challenging behaviors
• Ad to exclusion, seclusion, and restraint regulations
• Collect required academic and behavioral data
• Implement instructional plans designed by professional staff and facilitate student learning by implementing IEP adaptations, strategies, and supplementary aids
• Engage students during academic work and non-academic activities
• Assist students with daily living skills such as feeding, toileting, and completing hygiene activities as needed
• Support students in vocational and career development activities by promoting independence with guided support as appropriate; this can be within the school building or in the local community
• Attends and actively participates in classroom and school-based meetings and professional developments
• Maintains current valid CPR/ First Aid and Professional Crisis Management (PCM) certification at the Practitioner level (or higher).
• Demonstrates flexibility when working with various students within the classroom and adhering to their programming. At times, works in other classrooms based on the need
• Ads to Linwood School policies and procedures.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalency
• Must be at least 18 years old
• At least one year of working with individuals with autism is highly preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's MD license and an acceptable driving record as determined by criteria established by the Agency's insurance carrier and by Agency policy

Abilities:

• Possess a skill set that can interface professionally with Linwood staff, parents, school system personnel, and other professionals.
• Demonstrate the ability to address the developmental and social-emotional needs of individuals with autism.
• Ability to be flexible by working in other classrooms based on need.
• Ability to take direction from all supervisors and team members in implementing best practices and supporting students throughout the school day.
• Ability to show enthusiasm, patience, and understanding.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• Frequently required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, various forms of technology, or controls.
• Must be able to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, run, or crawl.
• Must be able to work under regular, moderate levels of stress.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 10 lbs. regularly and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. The current comprehensive company benefits:

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