Behavior Aide - Autism

HAYNES FAMILY OF PROGRAMS INC•La Verne, CA

8d•$18 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavior Aide helps ensure students’ physical, emotional, and psychological needs are met in a safe and productive manner through preventative measures and therapeutic interventions. The position focuses on behavior management, crisis intervention, supporting students’ return to the classroom, and general support to clients. The aide monitors assigned classrooms or students, works closely with teachers and the behavior team, and supports clients during non-school hours and school closures. The role also includes maintaining student safety during campus transitions, documenting behavior and incidents, and following school policies and individual treatment plans.

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 clearance of required background records, a professional and physical examination, 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.
Liaise with teachers and the behavior team to support effective intervention and behavior management plans.
Document student behavior and systematically track target behaviors.
Support clients under Program Services during non-school hours and school closures.
Ensure students transition between campus locations, including meals, classes, and medical appointments, safely and on time.
Provide counseling interventions professionally and consistently with school policies.
Establish positive, nurturing relationships with students while maintaining professional boundaries and school policies.
Observe student actions and conversations and report concerns to a supervisor as necessary, including suspected unreported abuse.
Maintain required documentation, including logs and special incident reports, in a timely manner.
Notify appropriate staff about issues requiring follow-up.
Communicate with staff to ensure consistency and continuity of individual treatment plans.
Follow safety standards, laws, and company policy when operating a company vehicle, and promptly report maintenance or damage problems.
Perform other reasonable related duties as assigned.