Behavioral Aide PT (under 25)

SAFY of America; Hoover (AL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

SAFY is seeking a part-time Behavioral Case Aide in Huntsville, Alabama, to provide skills coaching to program youth. You will support youth in enrolled activities, plan, organize services, and coordinate with referrals and scheduling.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, 1–2 years working with youth, strong communication, problem solving, and a reliable driving record. SAFY emphasizes collaboration, safety, and compassionate service for families.

Qualifications

• A High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• 1-2 years’ experience working with youth, preferred.
• Problem solving, organizational skills, ability to multi-task, excellent communication skills (oral and written), conflict resolution.
• Valid driver license, acceptable driving record and auto insurance coverage to meet travel requirements; may require transporting youth if needed.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, organize, plan and develop supportive services for the youth assigned to your caseload.
• This may include but is not limited to assisting youth in enrolling in school or a vocational training program; obtaining employment; working with referring agency staff. Scheduling physical and dental visits for youth when requested.
• Ensure that youth assigned receive services and acvies as required by the program.
• Responsible for helping division plan special events with foster parents and youth
• Provide skills training to program youth. This training may include role playing, teaching, debriefing, or other strategies
• Establish strong relationships using modeling & coaching of social skills. Assist the youth in developing positive relational skills with peers, adults, and community members.
• Teach skills that enable youth to solve problems and engage in everyday prosocial interactions.
• Practice new behaviors in fun and reinforcing settings.
• Orient youth toward socially acceptable activities in the community.
• Document each session timely and on appropriate forms. Keep a daily log of activities, contacts, intakes, and each interaction with the youth.
• Report all incidents, concerns, and issues to direct supervisor. Immediately report emergencies such as runaways, accidents, or medical problems.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Driving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

SAFY is seeking a Part Time Behavioral Case Aide for our Huntsville division in Alabama. As a Behavioral Case Aide, you will beresponsible for providing skills coaching to program youth. Areas of focus are directly related to the goals of the youth’s treatment/intervention plan and may include strategic modeling, skill practice, and positive reinforcement in sessions.

Who We Are

At SAFY, our mission is Preserving Families & Securing Futures. For 40 years, our work has rested on a single, radical idea – children belong in families. We believe that every child and family deserve the opportunity to reach their full potential. We are a team of 500 employees across seven states providing services such as Family Preservation & Reunification, Behavioral Health, Therapeutic Foster Care, Adoption Services and Older Youth Services so the families and children we serve can build resilience and thrive.

What You’ll Do

• Initiate, organize, plan and develop supportive services for the youth assigned to your caseload.
  • This may include but is not limited to assisting youth in enrolling in school or a vocational training program; obtaining employment; working with referring agency staff. Scheduling physical and dental visits for youth when requested.
• Ensure that youth assigned receive services and acvies as required by the program.
• Responsible for helping division plan special events with foster parents and youth
• Provide skills training to program youth. This training may include role playing, teaching, debriefing, or other strategies
  • Establish strong relationships using modeling & coaching of social skills. Assist the youth in developing positive relational skills with peers, adults, and community members.
  • Teach skills that enable youth to solve problems and engage in everyday prosocial interactions.
  • Practice new behaviors in fun and reinforcing settings.
  • Orient youth toward socially acceptable activities in the community.
• Document each session timely and on appropriate forms. Keep a daily log of activities, contacts, intakes, and each interaction with the youth.
• Report all incidents, concerns, and issues to direct supervisor. Immediately report emergencies such as runaways, accidents, or medical problems.

What You Bring

We are looking for people from diverse backgrounds and experiences who are inspired by our noble mission to make a difference in the lives of the children and families in our care. You’ll be right at home if you are willing to learn from successes as well as setbacks, persevere in challenges and adversity, cultivate collaborative relationships, understand and leverage diversity, advocate for equity, aspire to work inclusively, and partner to drive your work and that of your team to the next level.

Qualifications

• A High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• 1-2 years’ experience working with youth, preferred.
• Problem solving, organizational skills, ability to multi-task, excellent communication skills (oral and written), conflict resolution.
• Valid driver license, acceptable driving record and auto insurance coverage to meet travel requirements; may require transporting youth if needed.

What We Offer

• Targeted hiring range: $16.00 - $20.00/ hr.
  • Compensation is commensurate with transferrable experience, education and licensure of candidate, location of the position, along with internal equity and budgeted amount for the role.
• Mileage reimbursement

SAFY is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment. SAFY does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, arrest record, conviction record, or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable law. This policy covers all programs, services, policies, and procedures of SAFY, including recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, and administering all personnel actions, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs or terminations.