One-to-One Aide

Elk Hill Farm Inc•Harrisonburg, VA

About The Position

Would you like to work for a non-profit organization where your contributions make a major impact on the lives of children and families? Elk Hill's private day schools prioritize individual student needs to enhance social and emotional well-being, enabling students to engage effectively with the academic curriculum. At Elk Hill, we believe every child is unique and deserves a secure, caring, and a safe environment to grow and mature. We provide intensive services tailored to students' social, emotional, and academic needs, utilizing specific strategies and tools to foster a sense of well-being. This approach ensures students are ready for blended learning opportunities, including computer-based, small group, and large group settings. Elk Hill was honored as a 2025 Top Workplace USA and 2025 Richmond Times-Dispatch Top Workplace. These awards are based solely on employee feedback and recognize the great culture that exists at every level of the organization. If you want to work for a Top Workplace USA and a Richmond Times-Dispatch Top Workplace organization where your decisions can impact youth and families of Central Virginia, then Elk Hill Farm, Inc. is the place for you! We are an organization that: Is honored as a 2025 Top Workplace USA and 2025 Richmond Times-Dispatch Top Workplace Is a Top Workplace Meaningfulness Award recipient Has talented, hardworking employees Advocates for mental health issues Offers competitive benefits, pay, and pet insurance for full-time staff Provides a generous time-off and holiday package Offers a 401(k) plan with a 5% employer match for full-time staff Provides tuition assistance Elk Hill is celebrating 50+ years of supporting youth and families across the Commonwealth of Virginia! Stability. Adaptability. Longevity. PRIMARY FUNCTION of a One-to-One Aide: To help create and maintain an environment that will enable the student to make positive changes in attitude, values, and behavior through a group and individual treatment modality. This position is contingent upon approval of services.

Requirements

The temperament to work with, and care for, children and families with special needs
Must demonstrate sensitivity to Elk Hill’s service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics
Sense of humor and ability to be flexible
Excellent oral and written communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders
Ability to write accurate and complete descriptions of a student’s day and provide timely and professionally written documentation for student reports and other correspondence
High School diploma or equivalent required
Must have up-to-date certification in the facility’s Behavior Management Program and have the willingness and ability to apply such skills as needed and/or required in the day-to-day interactions with youth
Must have up-to-date certifications in approved courses for CPR/First Aid
Maintain certification in REVIVE! Naloxone administration training (or similar) and be willing to administer naloxone in the event of a suspected opioid overdose
Ability and willingness to physically perform all functions of the facility’s Behavior Management Program
Good physical health
Ability to traverse inside and outside of the property, and other sites, including uneven terrain
Periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds, regularly lift up to 15 pounds

Nice To Haves

Experience working with youth preferred
Experience working with students or other youth with various backgrounds including ED, SLD, OHI, Autism and/or ID preferred
Maintain valid driver's license and good driving record – preferred.

Responsibilities

Teach, model and coach assigned client in the use of effective behavioral-emotional strategies.
Effectively manage student escalation and crisis situations, including the appropriate use of the facility’s Behavior Management Program.
Always maintain a high standard of supervision of assigned client, including monitoring hallway activity.
Assist in problem-solving/conflict resolution with students.
Collaborate with teachers, counselors, and Dean of Students regarding student behavior.
Work with the Dean of Students and/or Head of School to determine and implement consequences for students.
Provide assistance in classrooms when extra coverage is necessary.
Build positive, healthy, caring relationships with students, maintaining appropriate boundaries.
Model high professional standards in interactions with students, families, staff members, and placing agency personnel.
Facilitate recreational activities.
Accurately complete data collection and reporting regarding student behavior within required deadlines.
Timely, professionally written completion of student monthly reports, as applicable
Complete VDOE continuing education requirements, as well as other trainings assigned by the Head of School or Dean of Students, within required deadlines.
Work cooperatively with staff to improve the quality of the total program.
Work to promote an atmosphere of openness, honesty, and understanding among students, staff, and others associated with Elk Hill.
Demonstrate a high level of competence, motivation, and commitment as a staff member.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of cultural diversity and the impact of various socioeconomic characteristics on student behavior.
Perform other duties, as assigned