Behavior Assistant
About The Position
The Behavior Assistant supports children through therapeutic play, recreation, and structured learning experiences that promote growth and adaptive functioning. Working with a classroom team, the assistant helps create a safe, engaging, and supportive environment where children can build skills and confidence. Under the guidance of the Clinical Specialist and Operations Manager, the role assists with behavioral skills training, structured assessments, and daily program activities. It also supports program operations by transporting children safely, maintaining vehicle and supply needs, and helping with clerical tasks as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Ability to operate a company vehicle and/or be insured on a CHOP policy.
- Knowledge of child development, demonstrated skills working with children in groups, and knowledge of behavioral principles.
- Familiarity and comfort with using computers.
- Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required within 6 months.
- CDL with Passenger Endorsement required within 6 months.
- Certification in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention required within 3 months.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of experience with children who have special health care or behavioral needs.
Responsibilities
- Support the classroom team in implementing each child’s individualized treatment plan using structured interventions.
- Integrate treatment goals into group and individual program activities.
- Assist with behavioral, emotional, and social assessments and contribute to treatment planning.
- Provide educational and therapeutic activities that promote adaptive functioning.
- Supervise children closely to ensure a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment.
- Use approved non-violent crisis intervention strategies; apply physical intervention only as a last resort and under supervision.
- Document clinical information, data, and outcomes accurately and in a timely manner.
- Communicate behavioral concerns and updates to the clinical team and families as appropriate.
- Provide safe transportation for children, including driving a minibus and supervising patients during transport.
- Maintain vehicle safety, documentation, and supplies, and promptly report maintenance or safety concerns.
- Assist with clerical tasks as needed.
Benefits
- Licenses and certifications required for the position will be funded by CHOP.
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Job Type
Full-time
