Therapeutic Behavioral Aide

HEALTH CONNECT AMERICA, INC•Florence, AL

About The Position

Health Connect America and our family of brands are leading providers of mental and behavioral health services for children, families, and adults across a multi-state footprint. As a COA-accredited organization, we are held to nationally recognized standards of quality, accountability, and best practice in every aspect of care we deliver. We are relentlessly committed to keeping families together and transforming lives through evidence-informed care, delivered by clinically trained staff who meet clients where they are — in their homes, in their communities, and in our offices. Our work is guided by five core values: client-centered care, empowerment of our people, evidence-informed excellence, a purpose-driven culture, and bold, adaptive leadership. When you join Health Connect America, you join an organization that invests in you. You'll Grow With Us through meaningful development opportunities, Be Well With Us through programs that support your whole self, and know that You Belong With Us in a culture built on purpose, compassion, and impact.

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is a required minimum qualification for this position.
Must have driver’s license, car registration, and vehicle insurance, if providing transportation for individuals receiving services. Driving record must be in good standing.
High School Diploma or equivalent.
High school diploma or GED required.
Must possess current CPR/FA, NCI certification, BBP training, or must complete training and certification within mandated time frame.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in human services is highly preferred for applicants considering this role.
Experience working with children is preferred.
Experience working and/or interacting with children or adolescents in a professional or personal setting, preferred.
Associate’s degree is preferred.
Human services experience is preferred.
Experience working with children is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides one-on-one direct behavioral intervention with children/youth or support and training with individuals, which includes, but is not limited to: serving as a positive role model for the child/youth, providing time-structuring activities, providing immediate behavioral reinforcements including appropriate de-escalation techniques, assisting with providing appropriate time-out strategies.
Assisting group leader in daily group activities.
Assisting the individuals to engage in, or remain engaged in, appropriate activities.
Helping to minimize the individual’s impulsive behavior.
Helping to increase the individual’s social and community competencies by building or reinforcing daily living skills that will assist in successfully living in the home and community.
Assisting the individual in developing the ability to sustain self-directed appropriate behavior.
Helping the individual to internalize a sense of social responsibility, and/or enable participation proactively in community activities.
Assists in developing behavioral treatment plans with input of treatment team.
Establishes a therapeutic relationship with the individual receiving services to ensure effective guidance, support, and service delivery.
Always ensures client safety during the provision of services and remains responsive to the client’s needs.
Collaborates with the caregivers and guardians and supports the family caregivers’ efforts to provide a positive environment for the individual.
Verifies and ensures all required forms are completed and on file.
Maintains confidentiality regarding the individual and family.
Reports incidences of suspected child and elder abuse in compliance with mandated reporting requirements.
Communicates professionally with clients, parents, and guardians.
Attends and actively participates in ongoing supervision, treatment team meetings, and other meetings or trainings as required.
Maintains accurate, complete, and correct progress notes and other written records in accordance with program standards, company policies, and state agency requirements.
Completes and submits all required documentation within the time frame established by company policy.
May provide transportation for individuals receiving services to planned and/or necessary activities and appointments.
Maintains confidentiality, respects human rights, and practices universal precautions.
Maintains compliance with all company policies and procedures.

Benefits

flexibility in scheduling
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which includes 8 mental health counseling sessions annually
paid time off
paid holidays
medical
dental
vision
other voluntary insurance products
Access to a Health Navigator
Health Savings Account with company contribution
Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending Account
401(k) Retirement Plan
Benefits Hub
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