Foster Home Therapeutic Behavioral Aide - Weekends

Health Connect America•Clearwater, FL

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Foster Home Therapeutic Behavioral Aide - Weekends Overview Join Our Impactful Team at Health Connect America! Before you get started on your journey with Health Connect America , take some time to learn more about us. At Health Connect America , all services are guided by a unified, trauma-informed approach. Across every program, we are committed to providing compassionate, client-centered care that fosters healing and growth. Our services are delivered by clinically trained staff, grounded in a therapeutic mindset and informed by research and evidence-based practices at every level of care. Health Connect America and its affiliate brands are leaders in providing mental and behavioral health services to children, families, and adults across the nation. We provide our services directly to those in need whether that be within a person's home, their community, or in one of our office settings. Health Connect America is honored to be a part of the communities we serve and the clients we walk alongside as they embark on a journey to self-improvement and more fulfilling lives. At Health Connect America , we are dedicated to making meaningful connections every day through creating quality, affordable opportunities for individuals and families to achieve their greatest potential in a safe, positive living environment. Come make a difference and grow with us! Our Brands

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.
Must possess current CPR/FA, NCI certification, BBP training, or must complete training and certification within mandated time frame.
High school diploma or GED required.
Human services experience is preferred.
Experience working with children is preferred.
Must have driver’s license, car registration, and vehicle insurance, if providing transportation for individuals receiving services.
Driving record must be in good standing.
Be Well with HCA: We recognize the importance of self-care and work/life balance. We offer flexibility in scheduling and provide all employees access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which includes 8 mental health counseling sessions annually.

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 cognitive behavioral approaches 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

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