Behavioral Aide

THE LINCOLN CENTER FOR FAMILY AND YOUTH•Norristown, PA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Site Director and working as a member of the site/program team, the Behavioral Aide utilizes an effective behavioral intervention and safety plan for students. This role involves managing crisis situations, working one-on-one with students to affect behavior changes, reinforcing appropriate behaviors, and redirecting negative behaviors. The Behavioral Aide also provides values clarification, implements consequences for inappropriate behavior, and assists school staff in developing and monitoring behavioral objectives. Communication and collaboration with teachers, counselors, parents, and other personnel are key aspects of this role, ensuring consistency in behavioral standards and monitoring students' physical and emotional changes. The position also supports the program by monitoring student behavior, assisting with academics as directed, supervising activities, and attending meetings and trainings related to safety and behavior management.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Excellent communication and relationship building skills
Ability to work effectively on a multi-treatment team

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in school settings preferred

Responsibilities

Manages crisis situations and defuses situations using conflict resolution and crisis management techniques
Works one-on-one with students to affect behavior changes
Reinforces appropriate behaviors and redirects negative behaviors
Provides values clarification including rules, expectations and consequences
Implements consequences for inappropriate behavior with proper training
Provides interventions to redirect behavior
Implements behavioral programs designed to make positive and appropriate changes
Assists school staff by participating as a team member in the development and monitoring of comprehensive behavioral objectives, goals, and plans
Follows behavioral interventions within a multi-tier system of supports
Works as a team member with teachers and counselors and other appropriate personnel to establish positive student contacts that develop appropriate and positive behavior modifications enabling students to succeed
Provides information to parents, guardians, or other care providers concerning actions of students
Ensures consistency of behavioral standards by coordinating with appropriate student contacts
Monitors physical and emotional changes in students and reports to appropriate personnel
Consults with teachers, support staff, and administrators to obtain information and advice on prior behavior problems, and provides information as necessary concerning behavioral concerns
Maintains a professional rapport with program/site staff
Monitors student behavior changes, assisting with academics as directed by teacher, and supervising various activities during the course of the instructional day to maintain a controlled and safe environment for students and staff
Attends IEP (Individualized Education Program) and student progress meetings as requested
Maintains awareness of fire drill and lockdown procedures and emergency contingency plan for the school site
Implements school’s emergency procedures as requested
Attends and provides trainings regarding safety, security, physical interventions and behavior management procedures as requested
Oversees recreational activities, and other learning opportunities as requested
Attends program/site team meetings and various school events, including selected sporting events