3rd Shift Behavior Aide

MURPHY-HARPST CHILDRENS CENTERS INC; Cedartown (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

MURPHY-HARPST CHILDRENS CENTERS INC is seeking caring individuals for an entry-level position to ensure the safety and emotional needs of residents at the Cedartown Campus. Candidates should have a high school diploma and preferably experience working with adolescents.

This full-time/part-time role features a 3rd shift schedule from 11pm to 9am and includes responsibilities such as participating in resident activities and maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age and have a valid driver’s license.
• Two years of direct care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and basic emotional needs of the residents are met.
• Serve as a role model to communicate and support policies and procedures.
• Provide aspects of the plan of care, including documentation.

Skills

Experience working with adolescents

Basic computer knowledge

Ability to maintain safety

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate Degree or higher

Job description

Job Level: Entry

Job Location: Cedartown Campus - Cedartown, GA 30125

Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time

Shift Schedule

3rd Shift 11pm-9am

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and basic emotional needs of the residents are met, providing the necessary supervision and individual attention.
• Serve as a role model to communicate and support the basic philosophy, policies, rules, procedures and programs to our residents.
• Provide various aspects of the plan of care for the residents, including proper documentation, and encouraging/ supporting residents in meeting their goals.
• Maintain cottage cleanliness.
• Participate in activities with residents, and assist with transportation needs as assigned.
• Complete the mandatory annual training requirements as assigned.
• Become certified and maintain certification in the physical restraint method licensed to be performed when necessary.
• Maintain CPR and 1st Aid certifications.
• Maintain certification to administer medications.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate Degree or higher preferred.
• Experience working with adolescents; two years of direct care experience preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age and have a valid driver’s license.