Child Behavior Specialist Aide
About The Position
At Positive Leaps, diversity, equity, and inclusion are the foundation of everything we do. As a minority woman-owned organization, we are passionate about creating a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We are seeking a Child Behavior Specialist Aide to provide a safe and effective therapeutic environment for children in accordance with the philosophy and Mission of Positive Leaps. This role is ideal for someone with a heart for working with children and families, and while prior experience with children or adolescents is preferred, we provide comprehensive training to set you up for success.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, sociology, family studies, early childhood education or a related field.
- Must be at least nineteen years of age or older.
- Flu vaccination (unless a valid religious or medical exemption is documented).
- CPR/First Aid Certification within 3 weeks of start date.
- Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work in a very active environment, lift up to 50 pounds, transport aggressive children alone, and run to secure an eloping child.
- Ability to pass a rigorous background check.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience with children or adolescents is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides a safe, structured therapeutic environment.
- Interact with children in a professional, positive manner.
- Implements Positive Leaps model of care, maintaining identified competencies at all times.
- Adheres to all Positive Leaps Policies and Procedures at all times.
- Is responsible for implementing the child’s individual plan of care, according to defined protocol.
- Communicates effectively with parents, peers, supervisors and visitors, and maintains confidentiality of children and families in treatment.
- Creates an atmosphere of enthusiasm and commitment.
- Provides psycho-educational group therapy, according to defined standards.
- Designs authentic learning activities for children.
- Maintains a clean, organized, safe and attractive therapy area (“Classroom” and surrounding environment).
- Acts in accordance with State of Ohio Child Care Rules.
- Conducts personal and professional business with ethical, legal and moral integrity at all times.
- Documents TBS/CPST clinical notes in compliance with guidelines.
- Complies with Ohio Laws.
- Complies with requirements of 3rd party payers.
- Complies with all Positive Leaps procedures for clinical documentation.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health, vision, and dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid recharge days
- HSA with employer match
- Dependent care FSA
- Employer-paid Life and AD&D insurance
- Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability
- WellWorks wellness program
- Employee assistance program
- 401k with employer match
- Training - You will receive a raise once Trauma training is complete.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
