Fee for Service Behavioral Assistant

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark • Cranford, NJ

4d • $20 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark is currently seeking a Per Diem – Fee For Service In-Home Behavioral Assistant for our Partnership for Children program located in Northern NJ, primarily in Union, Essex & Hudson counties. (Schedule: varies, evenings and weekends.)
The Partnership for Children program is designed to prevent disruption of a child’s placement, improve the use of positive coping strategies, and reduce clinically significant symptomatology by providing time-limited, collaborative clinical and behavioral assistance services. As a Fee for Service Behavioral Assistant, pay is based on each completed/billable hour of service provided.
JOB DESCRIPTION:

Behavioral Assistants will provide in-home/in-community, face-to-face interventions to youth ages 3-18 (aged 21 for DD population). BA's will provide the necessary support to the youth to attain the goals of the service plan. The interventions will focus on addressing target behaviors and improving overall emotional, behavioral regulation abilities. BA's must complete required initial and annual training and certification. Minimum of 2 assigned youth.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old
• High School diploma or Bachelors degree with 1 year experience working with youth required
• Valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish highly desired

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home/in-community, face-to-face interventions to youth ages 3-18 (aged 21 for DD population)
• Provide the necessary support to the youth to attain the goals of the service plan
• Focus on addressing target behaviors and improving overall emotional, behavioral regulation abilities
• Complete required initial and annual training and certification
• Minimum of 2 assigned youth

Benefits

• CCAN offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package for employees.
• CCAN is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion,sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin/ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or family status,and military or veteran status.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees