Behavior Aide - Autism

Haynes Family Of Programs Inc; La Verne (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Haynes Family Of Programs Inc is seeking a Behavior Aide to support emotionally disturbed students in a school setting. You will monitor classrooms, intervene proactively, document behavior, and coordinate with teachers and the behavior team to implement intervention plans.

Responsibilities include crisis management, return to the classroom after interventions, and maintaining required logs while adhering to safety policies. A valid CA driver's license and background clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Crisis intervention skills required.
• First Aid and CPR certification within three months.
• Background clearance including DOJ, Child Abuse and licensing checks.

Responsibilities

• Monitors classroom or student as assigned and intervenes to keep students safe and on task.
• Liaises with teachers and behavior team to implement intervention plans.
• Documents student behaviors and maintains timely logs and incident reports.
• Supports clients during non-school hours and school closures as needed.
• Ensures safety during transitions and transportation when applicable.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Job description

SUMMARY:Through preventative measures and therapeutic interventions, the Behavior Aide helps ensure the physical, emotional, and psychological needs of the students are met in a safe and productive manner. Primary functions and duties revolve around behavior management, crisis intervention, return to classroom and general support to all clients.JOB DUTIES:Monitors classroom or student as assigned and intervenes proactively with classroom removal, counseling and classroom returnLiaison closely with teachers and behavior team to ensure effective plans of intervention and behavior managementDocuments students behaviors; identify and systematically track target behaviorsSupports clients under Program Services during non-school hours & school closuresEnsures that all campus transitions of students to meals, classes, medical appointments, etc. are completed in a timely and safe fashionAdministers counseling intervention with students in a professional manner and consistent with school policiesEstablishes positive and nurturing relationships with students within professional boundaries and in accordance with school policies and boundaries; observes actions and conversations of students and reports concerns to supervisor as necessary (e.g. unreported incident of physical, emotional or sexual abuse)Maintains all required documentation in a timely manner, including logs and special incident reports; Notifies appropriate staff on any issues needing follow upCommunicates closely with staff to ensure consistency and continuity of individual treatment plansMaintains all safety standards, laws and company policy, when operating any company vehicle. Notifies appropriate personnel immediately, when any maintenance or damage problems arisePerforms other reasonable related duties as assignedPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:In the course of performing this job, the incumbent typically spends time standing, walking on sloped/hilly areas of campus, carrying, driving, lifting (up to 50 pounds), listening, speaking, reaching, writing, and participating in restraint procedures.QUALIFICATIONS:Two or more years of prior experience working with emotionally disturbed adolescents/children preferredWorking knowledge of crisis intervention skills and the medical and emergency proceduresAbility to pass and utilize Crisis Prevention Intervention (C.P.I.) and/or Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training (T.C.I.) within three months of employmentAbility to pass and utilize First Aid and CPR Certification within three months of employmentA valid California drivers license and a driving record acceptable to the Company's insurance carrierDependent upon the client population, prior experience working with severely emotionally disturbed or handicapped students or students with Autism is preferredMust fulfill all requirements of employment, including clearance of all required background records (e.g. Department of Justice, Child Abuse, California Community Care Licensing, County Sanction List, etc.), professional, physical examination, and drug testing