Behavior Health Aide (TEMP)

Pacific Asian Consortum in Employment (PACE)•Los Angeles, CA

29d•$2,251 - $2,882

About The Position

Under general supervision of the Disabilities Manager the Instructional Aide Disabilities works with an assigned caseload of single children or small groups of children having special needs andor challenging behaviors and regularly interfaces with educational and program staff to assure that students are meeting individual development plans and progress objectives Talks with educational and program staff regarding student progress facilitates positive interactions and acceptance Performs clerical and technical support to the Disabilities services area and shares observations to improve progress

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required
Education or coursework related to child development special education counseling or another related field from an accredited college or university is required
Must have some behavior training and experience
Two 2 years of experience working with children with special needschallenging behaviors including experience working with children with IEPsIFSPs
Knowledge and SkillsAbility to effectively collect record and interpret behavior data and use the data information to develop behavior plans
Must be a team player with outstanding interpersonal skills
Must have good organizational time management writtenoral communication and observation skills
Basic computer skills required including knowledge of email internet and Microsoft Office applications
Valid California Drivers License and access to an automobile with adequate insurance coverage
Must pass the following background checks prior to start of employmentSex Offender RegistryChild Abuse and Neglect State RegistryState or Tribal Criminal History Check including fingerprintsFBI Criminal History Check including fingerprints
Must have verification of TB clearance at time of employment to be renewed every four years every 4 years for chest x rays
Must complete a physical examination at time of employment to be renewed every four years
Provide proof of the following immunizations as required Measles Pertussis Whooping Cough Influenza and COVID 19
Must complete 15 clock hours of professional development annually that builds the knowledge experience skills and abilities of staff to improve child family and staff outcomes Of this a minimum of 50 of the 15 hours or 75 hours must be focused on the specific content area or job assignment Must also complete an annual Professional Development Plan PDP to be reviewed three 3 times during the year

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in EnglishSpanish is a plus but not required

Responsibilities

Work with teachers and program staff to understand the context of specific disabilities in relation to classroom behaviors and learning needs
Review individual development plans and communicate with teaching staff about methods and tools to facilitate learning
Assist center based teaching staff by providing temporary one on one support for children with special needs andor challenging behaviors as assigned by the Disabilities Manager
Develop positive relationships with hisher assigned students based on patience understanding and respect
Assist children in developing positive peer relationships master self help skills follow safety rules and reach their full potential
Considers learning objectives and instructional techniques related to the lesson plans
Provide comments that can be integrated into childrens evaluation and planning
Assists teaching staff and the Disabilities Manager in monitoring and documenting the childrens progress and maintains comprehensive files
Assists the Disabilities Manager in setting up and conducting staff and parent training to provide skills to meet the needs of special needs children and to disseminate information
Ability to work with children of varying abilities and adhere to Individual Educational Plans IEPIndividual Family Service Plans IFSP
Adheres to and implements agency policies and procedures
Provides culturally and linguistically appropriate customer service to parents children community representativesmembers and all PACE staff daily
Accurately completes all assigned paperwork and documentation on a timely basis according to agency policies and procedures
Attend all assigned meetings and trainings as required by the program
Supports and ensures the achievement of recruitment and enrollment goals
Assists in accomplishing the programs non federal share through the access of community resources services donations discounts andor goods
Other duties as assigned within the scope of the position