School Aide/Paraprofessional/ Student Assistant (Soaring Heights School)

Pyramid Healthcare • State College, PA

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About The Position

Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities. Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services – psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. – that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• 18 years of age or older
• 2 or more years’ experience working with children in an educational, hospital or home setting.

Responsibilities

• Implements, models, and assists staff and caregivers with implementation of Positive Behavior Support Plans and Individual Treatment Plans, as designed by Behavioral Specialists, located in school, home or community settings as specified in the individual plan.
• Supports student development of various behavioral and emotional skills as specified in the PBSP.
• Assists caregivers and staff with addressing therapeutic needs of the student.
• Implements Positive Behavior Support Plans and ABA-based interventions.
• Collects, enters, and graphs ABA data. Compiles and/or gathers, and organizes all data for monthly progress review.
• Assists school personnel (director, administrative assistant, teacher, teacher assistant, etc) or student to arrange the school’s environment to best meet the student’s physical and psychological needs.
• Assists school personnel with creating, copying, grading of classroom and student materials.
• Assists with proper crisis intervention and prevention techniques and completes appropriate forms.
• Performs Personal Care duties with toileting, eating and grooming activities when necessary.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Referral Bonus opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees