Behavioral Aide

Spectrum Human Services • Westland, MI

5h • Onsite

About The Position

Since 1976, Spectrum has worked to strengthen children, families, and communities across Michigan. Each day, more than 1,450 children, teens, and adults who deal with mental, physical, emotional, and/or behavioral challenges find help in a Spectrum program. Spectrum Child and Family Services supports our community’s children and teens who are delinquent, have been neglected/abused or abandoned, are medically fragile, have dual-diagnoses, and behavioral or emotional impaired conditions, or may have physical or other health challenges. Our programs support a population with constantly changing needs, and our goal is to strengthen and empower the families so they become self-sufficient, stable, and competent.

Requirements

• A high school diploma is required
• Have the capacity to implement treatment plans, goals, and behavioral interventions as established by the treatment team.
• Experience in professional-level communication, both verbal and written
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• An understanding and experience in behavioral principles and their application in working with children with behavioral challenges in a community setting.
• Demonstrated commitment to providing program support services to SED children in a respectful and supportive manner.

Nice To Haves

• An associate’s degree in human services is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans, goals, and behavioral interventions as established by the treatment team.

Benefits

• BlueCare Network Medical and Rx
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Vision
• 403(b) with employer match
• $25,000 Life Insurance
• Short-term Disability
• 12 Paid Holidays (including Juneteenth)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid training
• Advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees