Behavioral Support Aide

Child Focus Inc•Cincinnati, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Behavior Support Aides are responsible for working closely with children by implementing their customized behavior support plans and fostering a positive and inclusive environment. This role involves providing hands-on support in classrooms when significant behavioral or social-emotional concerns are identified, utilizing trauma-informed practices and Conscious Discipline strategies. The position may also require riding the school bus during transportation, assisting with the setup of the learning environment, and supporting daily routines. Collaboration with the Behavior Support Coach is key to developing behavior strategies. The role also includes participating in staff meetings, trainings, and specialized professional development to enhance skills in trauma-informed practice, Conscious Discipline, and social-emotional development. Ensuring a safe and supportive environment, actively supervising children, following release procedures, and mediating conflicts are also core responsibilities. Familiarity with IFSP's or Behavior Action Plans is necessary, and dual language learners should be fully integrated. Building positive relationships with families through rapport and trust, maintaining confidentiality, and working cooperatively with colleagues are essential. All staff are responsible for the supervision of children.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Experience working with challenging behaviors, providing individualized support and understanding of behavior management techniques required.
Must be physically and mentally able to carry out job duties.
Able to pass employment physical demonstrating ability to stoop, crawl, kneel, bend and to lift, carry and hold child of 40 to 50 pounds.
Must be able to stand for 30 minutes, walk and run up to 20 feet.
Ability to maintain visual and auditory supervision of children at all times.
You must be free and clear of all child abuse and neglect charges and have a satisfactory criminal records check in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
You must possess a valid driver’s license, good driving record, and/or have reliable means of transportation to and from work.
And you will also need to pass a pre-employment physical that is to include a drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Two years’ experience with children ages birth to five preferred.
Free continuing education and clinical supervision for licensed employees.
Child Focus financially supports employee’s professional development.

Responsibilities

Provide hands-on support in classrooms when there significant behavioral or social-emotional concerns when they are identified, using trauma-informed practices and Conscious Discipline strategies.
Based upon needs and/or ECMHT recommendations, riding the school bus during transportation may be required.
Assist in the set-up of the learning environment, assisting with daily routines and schedule as needed to support individual child’s needs.
May attend team meetings with parents, teachers and ECMHT to create an intervention plan, and follow up with staff and parents as needed under the direction of the behavior support coach.
Collaborates with the Behavior Support Coach to develop behavior strategies to address concerns.
Participate in staff meetings and staff trainings.
Attend specialized professional development to continue improving skills related to the position and to increase program quality, especially in the areas of trauma-informed practice, Conscious Discipline, and social-emotional development.
Ensure a safe and supportive environment for children.
Actively supervise children during play, nap, meals, and field trips.
Follows all Authorized Release procedures, including checking ID’s.
Modeling appropriate behaviors and mediating conflict between children using Conscious Discipline and positive behavior management techniques.
Being familiar with IFSP’s or Behavior Action Plans for children with diagnosed or suspected special needs to assist with implementation of plans.
Fully integrate dual language learners in all aspects of classroom schedule.
Establish positive and productive relationships with families through building rapport and trust.
Creates a welcoming environment for children and families by appropriately communicating with parents, guardians and coworkers in a respectful manner.
Maintains confidentiality related to children, parents and staff.
Work cooperatively and collaborate with the other staff in the center.
Participate in ongoing professional development and training requirements specific to the position.
All staff is responsible for the supervision of children in our program when working directly with children during scheduled hours of classroom operations or special events. Staff included as part of the ratio or who are working one-on-one with a child assumes primary responsibility for the supervision of children.

Benefits

Great work life balance!
Employees are supported with flexible work schedules.
There are growth and advancement opportunities.
Leadership is committed to promoting from within and growing the next generation of leaders.
Personal and professional value in the work they do to support children, families and adults.
Employees are highly engaged.
Competitive salaries
Comprehensive medical, vision, dental insurance and EAP program
Health Savings and Flex Spending account options with agency match
Generous paid time off
Extended Illness benefits
403(b) retirement plan with generous employer match
Federal Student Loan Forgiveness program eligibility and tuition reimbursement
Paid Apprenticeships and Internships
On-site childcare with employee discount
Employee wellness benefits