Therapeutic Behavioral Aide

Health Connect America; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid time off

Health insurance options

Health Savings Account

Dependent Daycare FSA

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Health Connect America is seeking a Therapeutic Behavioral Aide to provide direct one-on-one support to children, adolescents, and individuals facing behavioral and emotional challenges. You will implement interventions, reinforce positive behaviors, and help clients engage in home and community activities.

Join a team dedicated to evidence-informed care, collaborating with families and treatment professionals to promote safety, skill-building, and growth across settings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Human services experience preferred.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Valid driver’s license, vehicle registration, insurance, and acceptable driving record required if providing transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one behavioral interventions and supportive services to improve functioning.
• Model positive behaviors and use reinforcement, de-escalation, and CBT approaches to support goals.
• Help individuals develop independence and social skills and engage in home/community activities.
• Collaborate with treatment teams, caregivers, and guardians to support plans and consistency.
• Maintain client safety and confidentiality and document services accurately.
• Participate in supervision, trainings, and transportation activities as needed.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Flexibility

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Join Our Impactful Team at Health Connect America!

Health Connect America and our family of brands are leading providers of mental and behavioral health services for children, families, and adults across a multi-state footprint. As a COA-accredited organization, we are held to nationally recognized standards of quality, accountability, and best practice in every aspect of care we deliver.

We are relentlessly committed to keeping families together and transforming lives through evidence-informed care, delivered by clinically trained staff who meet clients where they are — in their homes, in their communities, and in our offices. Our work is guided by five core values client-centered care, empowerment of our people, evidence-informed excellence, a purpose-driven culture, and bold, adaptive leadership.

When you join Health Connect America, you join an organization that invests in you. You'll Grow With Us through meaningful development opportunities, Be Well With Us through programs that support your whole self, and know that You Belong With Us in a culture built on purpose, compassion, and impact.

Our Brands

If you're someone who believes that positive guidance, encouragement, and skill-building can transform lives, this role was built for you.

As a Therapeutic Behavioral Aide at Health Connect America, you'll provide direct support to children, adolescents, and individuals with behavioral, emotional, developmental, or substance use challenges. Through one-on-one interventions, relationship-building, and community-based support, you'll help individuals develop the skills they need to thrive at home, in school, and within their communities.

What You'll Do

As a Therapeutic Behavioral Aide, you'll work closely with individuals, families, and treatment teams to reinforce positive behaviors and support personal growth. Day to day, you can expect to

• Provide one-on-one behavioral interventions, skill-building, and supportive services designed to improve behavioral, social, daily living, and community functioning
• Serve as a positive role model while utilizing behavioral reinforcement, de-escalation techniques, structured activities, and cognitive behavioral approaches to support treatment goals
• Assist individuals in developing independence, improving social skills, managing impulsive behaviors, and strengthening their ability to engage in positive home and community activities
• Collaborate with treatment teams, caregivers, and guardians to support behavioral treatment plans and promote consistency across environments
• Maintain client safety, uphold confidentiality, document services accurately, and ensure compliance with program requirements, organizational policies, and regulatory standards
• Participate in supervision, treatment team meetings, required trainings, and transportation activities as needed to support client care and service delivery

What To Expect

This is a highly interactive, community-based role that allows you to make a direct impact in the lives of children and individuals who need additional support navigating daily challenges. You'll spend much of your time working one-on-one with clients in homes, schools, community settings, and other approved environments.

Success in this role requires patience, empathy, flexibility, and the ability to build meaningful relationships while supporting positive behavioral change. You'll receive guidance from experienced professionals and have opportunities to develop valuable skills in behavioral health, direct care, and human services.

We welcome candidates who bring a passion for helping others and meet the following qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Human services experience preferred
• Experience working with children preferred
• Valid driver's license, vehicle registration, insurance, and an acceptable driving record required if providing transportation

Be Well with Us

We know that people who support others need support, too. That's why Health Connect America offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally

• Flexible scheduling and a culture that recognizes the importance of work/life balance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including 8 mental health counseling sessions annually because your well-being matters
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and voluntary insurance options
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending Account
• Access to a Health Navigator
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Benefits Hub and Tickets at Work offering exclusive savings and everyday perks

Employment at Health Connect America and it's companies is contingent upon meeting the requirements of a comprehensive background investigation prior to joining our team.

Health Connect America and its companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local law.