School Based Instructional Aide

Intercept Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Group Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Pet Insurance (optional)

Paid Time Off

8 observed holidays

Job summary

Intercept Health in Virginia is seeking a Therapeutic Aide to work 1:1 or in small groups with students in a local school district. You will apply behavior principles to increase coping and pro-social skills while reducing unsafe behaviors using trauma-informed methods.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma; experience with children is required. A Bachelor's in Behavioral Science is preferred, and ABA experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral science preferred; ABA experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work 1:1 or in small groups with clients in a local school district.
• Implement behavior principles to increase coping and pro-social skills in school environments.
• Observe client skills and collect data to assess and develop individual goals.
• Collaborate with school personnel and attend school-related meetings.
• Provide coaching and support to parents/caregivers in behavior management strategies.

Skills

Experience with children

ABA experience

Trauma-informed

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in Behavioral science (preferred)

Job description

Therapeutic Aide

Hourly compensation expectation is up to $20/hour (based on experience).

Intercept Health is a family-owned agency serving various mental and behavioral health, substance use, and foster care needs in Virginia. In 1996, what started as a single group home for boys has evolved year after year to fill gaps and meet the service needs of families and communities throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.

"We help people grow and live their healthiest lives."\

VALUES - STOP & ASK:

• Service Excellence - "WOW" clients, customers, and coworkers.
• Team Loyalty - help others succeed.
• Ownership - "see it, own it, solve it, do it."
• Passion - inspire with positive energy and effort.

• Authenticity - be genuine and trustworthy.
• Solution Focused - overcome challenges with creativity.
• Kindness - smile, encourage, and respect everyone.

As a Therapeutic Aide, you will work 1:1 or in a small group setting with clients inside a local school district. You will implement behavior principles to increase use of coping skills and pro-social skills in the school environment and decreasing unsafe or disruptive behavior using trauma-informed methods. You will observe client skills and collect data to be used in assessing the individual's skills and to develop their program goals. You will collaborate with school personnel, attend school-related meetings and provide coaching, training, and support to parents and/or caregivers in behavior management strategies to increase generalization of individual's skill sets.

Education and Experience Required:

The selected candidate will have at least a high school diploma and previous professional experience working with children. Bachelor's degree in Behavioral science is preferred; specific experience with children who have Autism, intellectual or developmental disabilities, or ABA experience, is a plus!

We offer a competitive benefits package for all full-time employees:

• Comprehensive Health Insurance options
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health and Child Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• Employer Group Life Insurance, optional buy-up insurances
• Voluntary Long Term & Short-Term Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Optional Pet Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 8 observed holidays

To review the full job description and to more about Intercept Health, please visit: www.intercepthealth.com

Intercept Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in the workplace. We are also committed to providing a drug-free, safe workplace for our employees and the clients we serve. For more information about Intercept Health, please visit our website www.intercepthealth.com.

Salary: $17 - $20 per hour