Classroom Aide/1:1

Devereux•Mount Kisco, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health is seeking a Classroom Aide/1:1 to make a positive difference in the lives of children and adults with developmental disabilities. This role offers the opportunity to work in a classroom with low student-to-staff ratios, helping individuals achieve their highest potential. Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health New York, located in Mount Kisco, NY, provides programs and services for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and dual diagnoses. The Classroom Aide/1:1 will be responsible for the supervision and support of an assigned student throughout the school day, assisting with instructional and leisure activities, daily living tasks (including toileting and self-care), facilitating participation in learning activities, providing prompting for skill development, and implementing behavior support plans.

Requirements

HS diploma/GED with one year of related experience.
Valid NY Drivers License.
Be flexible, patient, energetic, creative, and have a sense of humor.
Have a strong passion for working with and helping children and adults with special needs.
Pre-employment physical required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor degree or Associates degree with one (1) year of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise and support an assigned student in the education program.
Supervise one student across the entire school day in all instructional and leisure activities while the student is present in the school building.
Provide assistance for their assigned student in completing activities of daily living, including toileting, menstrual care (for females), and other self-care activities if appropriate for that student.
Facilitate student's participation in small group or individual learning activities.
Provide prompting for completion of new skills and practice on maintained or generalized skills.
Implement behavior support plans as appropriate for their assigned student.

Benefits

Experience working in a classroom with low student to staff ratios.
Opportunities to work with individuals with developmental disabilities and helping them to achieve their highest potential.
Access to the Savi Student Loan Checkup tool to help you navigate the student loan system – quickly see your repayment plan options and discover potential savings!
A rewarding experience helping individuals complete daily activities and achieve long term goals.
ASCEND – the first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers – the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential.
Tuition assistance.
Student loan repayment.
Competitive salary.
Comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners.
Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment.
Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app).
Dental.
Prescription drug.
Preventative care.
Mental health services.
Student loan debt assistance.
Tuition reimbursement.
Continuing education assistance.
Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day).
403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit.
Voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
Employee assistance / work-life balance program.