Physical Support Staff

KidsLink Family of Services; Kentucky; On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

KidsLink School in Streetsboro, OH is seeking caring, reliable Physical Support Staff to work with our classroom teams and assist with de-escalation and crisis management for students with developmental disabilities.

The role requires a high school diploma, willingness to obtain Marcus Crisis Prevention Program certification, background checks (BCI & FBI), reliable transportation, and availability to work full-time according to the school calendar.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Experience with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.
• BCI & FBI background check.
• Reliable transportation.
• Full-time aligned with school calendar.
• Marcus Crisis Prevention Program certification required after hire.

Responsibilities

• Respond to situations including physical aggression using crisis procedures.
• Maintain vigilance to provide redirection and behavioral interventions.
• Respond to noncrisis scenarios throughout the day.
• Assist students with daily activities such as toileting and hygiene.
• Demonstrate as an adult role model for students.
• Help create a physical environment that supports progress.
• Participate in trainings and refreshers.
• Provide flexible support to all classrooms as needed.
• Assist in cleaning and organizing protective equipment.

Skills

De-escalation techniques

Crisis management

Observation and safety

Team collaboration

Reliability

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Marcus Crisis Prevention Program

Job description

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The KidsLink School, located in Streetsboro, Ohio is seeking caring, passionate, and reliable team members to work alongside our classroom support staff, assisting with de-escalation and crisis management procedures for our students with developmental disabilities. We are a specialized facility with highly trained staff and expertise in treating severe problem behavior.

Daily Responsibilities

• Respond to situations that may include physical aggression by providing physical support utilizing crisis procedures identified by Board Certified Behavior Analysts and developed by the Marcus Crisis Prevention Program
• Maintain hypervigilance during the school day in order to provide redirection and other behavioral interventions to individuals in crisis
• Respond to noncrisis scenarios throughout the school day
• To assist students with daily activities such as toileting and additional hygiene routines
• Demonstrate and perform as an effective adult role model for the students we support
• Assist in creating a physical environment that lends to progress
• Participate in mandatory trainings and refreshers
• Maintain flexibility by providing support to all classrooms when necessary
• Help maintain a clean and orderly work environment by assisting in cleaning and organizing protective equipment (mats, wedges, helmets, etc.)

Job Requirements

• A minimum of a high school diploma
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred
• BCI & FBI background check
• Reliable Transportation
• Ability to work full-time in alignment with our school calendar
• Obtain and maintain Marcus Crisis Prevention Program certification (completed once hired)

Physical Demands

• Ability to participate in physical interventions, when necessary, and with fidelity to the methods taught through our training model. Physical interventions may require intense physical exertion. Physical requirements include, but are not limited to: kneeling, possibly for extended periods of time on hard surfaces, bending, twisting, and holding.
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs. regularly
• Risk of exposure to bodily fluids

Please send an updated resume to [e-mail]