Behavior Aide - Autism

HAYNES FAMILY OF PROGRAMS INC•La Verne, CA

8d•$18 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavior Aide uses preventative measures and therapeutic interventions to help meet students’ physical, emotional, and psychological needs in a safe and productive manner. The role focuses on behavior management, crisis intervention, returning students to the classroom, and providing general support to clients. The schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Requirements

Working knowledge of crisis intervention skills and medical and emergency procedures.
Ability to pass and use Crisis Prevention Intervention (C.P.I.) and/or Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training (T.C.I.) within three months of employment.
Ability to pass and use First Aid and CPR certification within three months of employment.
Valid California driver’s license and a driving record acceptable to the company’s insurance carrier.
Meet all employment requirements, including required background clearances, professional and physical examinations, and drug testing.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of prior experience working with emotionally disturbed adolescents or children.
Depending on the client population, prior experience working with severely emotionally disturbed or handicapped students, or students with Autism.

Responsibilities

Monitor assigned classrooms or students and intervene proactively through classroom removal, counseling, and classroom return.
Coordinate closely with teachers and the behavior team to support effective intervention and behavior-management plans.
Document student behavior and identify and systematically track target behaviors.
Support clients in Program Services during non-school hours and school closures.
Ensure student transitions around campus, including to meals, classes, and medical appointments, are completed safely and on time.
Provide counseling interventions professionally and in accordance with school policies.
Build positive, nurturing relationships with students while maintaining professional boundaries and school policies; observe student actions and conversations and report concerns to a supervisor as needed.
Complete required documentation promptly, including logs and special incident reports, and notify appropriate staff of issues requiring follow-up.
Communicate with staff to promote consistency and continuity of individual treatment plans.
Follow safety standards, laws, and company policies when operating a company vehicle, and promptly report maintenance or damage issues.
Perform other reasonable related duties as assigned.