Behavior Aide - Autism

Haynes Family of Programs; La Verne (CA); In loco; USD 22.000 - 33.000; Tempo pieno

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Haynes Family of Programs is seeking a Behavior Aide to support emotionally disturbed students through crisis intervention, behavior management, and classroom reintegration. The role emphasizes safe, proactive interventions and collaboration with teachers and the behavior team to implement effective plans.

The position requires strong documentation skills, adherence to school policies, and the ability to handle sensitive situations with care.

Competenze

• Two or more years of prior experience working with emotionally disturbed adolescents/children preferred.
• Working knowledge of crisis intervention skills and emergency procedures.
• Ability to pass CPI/TCI and First Aid/CPR within specified timelines.

Mansioni

• Monitors students and intervenes proactively with classroom management and counseling.
• Liaises with teachers and behavior team to implement intervention plans.
• Documents student behaviors and tracks target behaviors.
• Respects professional boundaries and reports safety concerns to supervisor.
• Maintains required documentation and notifies staff of follow-up needs.

Conoscenze

Crisis Intervention

Behavior Management

Documentation

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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