Behavioral Aide

ADP; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental insurance

Vision care

401(k) with employer match

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Paid Time Off

Paid training

Job summary

Spectrum Child and Family Services seeks a Behavioral Aide to provide on-site coordination of active treatment for youth in Flint, MI. The role involves mentoring, day respite, supervising parent visits, and completing required paperwork within a team devoted to helping families and children with behavioral and emotional challenges.

Applicants should have at least a high school diploma, with an associate’s degree in human services preferred, and be flexible for evenings/weekends.

Qualifications

• Education: high school diploma required; associate’s degree in human services preferred.
• Experience: ability to implement treatment plans, goals, and behavioral interventions.
• Communication: professional verbal and written communication; flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
• Understanding: knowledge of behavioral principles and their application with children with behavioral challenges.
• Commitment: supportive, respectful program assistance for SED children.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate on-site active treatment for youth in the program.
• Provide behavioral support through mentoring and day respite.
• Supervise parent visitation and assist with paperwork and calls to providers.
• Complete all duties assigned by the treatment team.
• Work independently on assigned shifts to support youth in care.

Skills

Behavioral principles

Professional communication

Flexible hours

Youth mentoring

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree in human services

Job description

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Behavioral Aide

Regular Full-Time Flint, MI, US

About the role:

The Behavioral Aide is responsible for on-site coordination of active treatment in Detroit, Michigan. Youth may have behavioral challenges and may have been discharged from a psychiatric placement and/or are at risk for psychiatric hospitalization; oftentimes, the child is stepping down to a less restrictive environment. Behavior Aides work independently on assigned shifts, providing behavioral support services through mentoring, day respite, supervising parent visitation, filing, calling providers, completing paperwork, and completing all other duties assigned.

Who We Are

Dignity and respect are simple human gifts belonging to all. Since 1976, Spectrum has worked to strengthen children, families, and communities across Michigan. Each day, more than 1,450 children, teens, and adults who deal with mental, physical, emotional, and/or behavioral challenges find help in a Spectrum program. And we are gratified they do.

What we offer

• BlueCare Network Medical and Rx
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Vision
• 403(b) with employer match
• $25,000 Life Insurance,
• Short-term Disability,
• Paid Time Off.
• Paidtraining.

Services we provide

Spectrum Child and Family Services supports our community’s children and teens who are delinquent, have been neglected/abused or abandoned, are medically fragile, have dual-diagnoses, and behavioral or emotional impaired conditions, or may have physical or other health challenges. Our programs support a population with constantly changing needs, and our goal is to strengthen and empower the families so they become self-sufficient, stable, and competent.

Qualifications:

• Education: A high school diploma is required, and an associate’s degree in human services is preferred.
• Experience: Have the capacity to implement treatment plans, goals, and behavioral interventions as established by the treatment team.
• Experience in professional-level communication, both verbal and written, and ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• An understanding and experience in behavioral principles and their application in working with children with behavioral challenges in a community setting.
• Demonstrated commitment to providing program support services to SED children in a respectful and supportive manner.