Behavioral Aide

WELLSTONE • Cullman, AL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Behavioral Aides care for clients in group home settings at Acute Care Services locations. The role supports client reintegration, teaches living skills, collaborates with the therapeutic team, and ensures treatment care plans are followed. Employees learn documentation techniques and applicable state and federal Department of Mental Health standards, earn training certifications, and can build a career in mental health. The employer has four full-time, hourly positions with several possible schedules, including overnight and daytime shifts on weekends and weekdays. Flexibility to work rotating holidays is required. The position is located at Eastland Apartments in Cullman, Alabama, and may involve travel up to 25%.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Familiarity with computers, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• CPR, SAMA, and CPI certifications, or the ability to obtain them.
• Acceptable three-year motor vehicle record, valid driver’s license, and reliable transportation.
• Ability to work rotating holidays.
• Ability to lift approximately 50 pounds and push, pull, or transport clients and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent instruction, guidance, encouragement, and reinforcement to admitted clients.
• Implement basic living-skills training objectives and document residents’ progress promptly in the Electronic Health Record.
• Help coordinate activities and conduct group therapy; document client progress and maintain timely electronic records.
• Work closely with the Treatment Team.
• Complete staff notes, incident reports, injury reports, shift observations, and other reports accurately and on time.
• Help clients follow rules and maintain a clean, safe environment, including performing housekeeping and assisting clients as needed.
• Use safety practices, including fire drills, emergency procedures, and back-safety techniques.
• Promote positive relationships with supervisors, clients, clients’ families, and coworkers.
• Administer medication under supervision and document the administration.
• Attend required staff meetings, in-service meetings, and trainings, and keep trainings and certifications current.
• Work scheduled shifts and submit timesheets and leave requests on time.
• Report facility or maintenance issues promptly and assist with facility and equipment maintenance and housekeeping.
• Use verbal and, when necessary, physical de-escalation techniques and crisis interventions.
• Arrive on time and remain on shift when a replacement is unavailable; coordinate coverage when unable to work, including for annual or sick leave.
• May escort or serve as guardian for clients sent to a hospital for evaluation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision premiums.
• State Retirement participation through RSA and an optional 457(b) plan with a company match.
• Nine paid holidays per year.
• Ability to accrue up to 15 days of PTO per year, with unused PTO rolling over.
• Company-paid group life and AD&D insurance and long-term disability coverage.
• Licensure reimbursement.
• Tuition discounts through learning partnerships with Athens State University, Capella University, and Wallace State Community College.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED