One on One Aide

Side by Side•San Anselmo, CA

110d•$22 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

AGENCY OVERVIEW Since our founding in 1895 in Marin County as an orphanage – and through subsequent years as Sunny Hills Services – Side by Side has been at the forefront of best practices in child welfare, working with the most vulnerable youth in our community. Today, Side by Side operates in four counties – Marin, Alameda, Sonoma, and Napa – across the Bay Area, reaching nearly 2,000 children, young adults, and family members per year with much-needed services related to behavioral and mental health, early intervention in schools, LGBTQIA+ support, transitional housing for foster youth, and special education. Side By Side places high value on individuals with a passion for helping underserved youth and families in a collaborative and inclusive work culture. We strive to work together to create a trauma-informed workplace where we walk the walk of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging principles. PROGRAM OVERVIEW The Irene M. Hunt School (Hunt School) is a nonpublic day school that provides students in grades K through 12 with an individualized education tailored to their specific needs. With our committed support, students address emotional and behavioral challenges and build on their core strengths and innate desire to learn and grow. JOB SUMMARY The One-on-One Aide (1:1 Aide) supports the teacher and classroom teams, provides direct student support and supervision through implementation of the given academic and positive behavioral intervention program designed by classroom teams/school personnel. The 1:1 Aide is responsible for implementing student lessons, behavior management and data collection system, following clinical guidelines, intervening in crisis situations, upkeep of the classroom/school environment, and liaison with other program staff.

Requirements

AA degree or its equivalent in college credits (at least 60 college credits).
Fingerprint Clearance through CA DOJ and FBI, or other mandated entity.
A valid California driver's license, personal automobile for use on the job, insurable by SBS’ insurance policy based on DMV record and personal vehicle insurance.
Experience working in a school or treatment setting for students with learning or social/emotional problems.
Physical ability to implement CPI procedures or its equivalent, including physical restraints.
Able to perform basic first aid and/or CPR.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience with trauma-informed care, or willingness and enthusiasm to learn.
Broad general knowledge of the child welfare system and youth mental/behavioral health fields is desirable.
Ability to view families, both biological and chosen, as resources and support systems for youth.
Ability to interact with children or adolescents in a consistent, empathic, flexible, and patient manner.
Ability to set firm yet clear limits.
Encompasses the knowledge and possesses the academic skills to deliver appropriate instructional experiences within a student’s assigned grade level.

Responsibilities

Assists the teacher with implementing the students’ Individual Education Plans (IEP).
Provides instructional support in content areas, as directed by the teacher.
Implements the classroom or milieu behavior management system, including coaching students so that they are able to quickly return to school tasks.
Intervenes during crises situations, including implementation of CPI, or equivalent, as needed.
Helps maintain the physical school environment to keep it functional, safe, and clean.
Supervises students during class breaks and during lunch.
Plan, participate in, and/or facilitate recreational activities of various sorts (i.e. athletic, arts, and crafts, off-campus trips, cultural awareness, etc.).
Maintain consistent awareness of client’s whereabouts to ensure safety, including directing clients to appropriate groups or areas in the milieu or school.
Prepares and duplicates written assignments, as needed.
Supports in data collection and record keeping, as directed by the teacher and behavior support staff.
Transitions the students in an orderly manner during transportation transitions from the car/bus to the classroom or from the classroom to the car/bus.
Confers, as needed, with agency staff on student status or the need for additional behavior planning.

Benefits

Vacation corresponds to school district closure schedule
2 weeks of sick leave for F/T employees with 4 additional for school staff
10 paid holidays per year and 1 Self-Care Anniversary Day each year
99% employer-paid Medical for F/T employees including platinum level Kaiser Permanente insurance, Sutter Health or Anthem options
Dental and Vision Insurance
Long Term Disability insurance up to $9,000 per month, plus $50,000 Life and AD&D insurance. Employees also have the option to purchase additional life insurance at their own cost.
403b Retirement Plan with agency match after one year of employment
Professional development and other learning opportunities including unlimited access to over 1,000 behavioral health courses online. Side By Side is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer
FREE Employee Assistance Program including up to 10 complimentary personal counseling sessions per problem, per year for staff and dependents
Employee recognition program with $500 bonus awards
Employee referral bonus of up to $1,000
Pet Insurance