Behavior Health Aide (TEMP)

Description

• Work with teachers and program staff to understand the context of specific disabilities in relation to classroom behaviors and learning needs.
• Provide comments that can be integrated into children’s evaluation and planning.
• Assist center-based teaching staff by providing temporary one-on-one support for children with special needs and/or challenging behaviors as assigned by the Disabilities Manager.
• Assists in accomplishing the program's non-federal share through the access of community resources (services, donations, discounts, and/or goods).
• Develop positive relationships with his/her assigned students based on patience, understanding, and respect.
• Review individual development plans and communicate with teaching staff about methods and tools to facilitate learning.
• Adheres to and implements agency policies and procedures.
• Assists teaching staff and the Disabilities Manager in monitoring and documenting the children’s progress and maintains comprehensive files.
• Supports and ensures the achievement of recruitment and enrollment goals.
• Assist children in developing positive peer relationships, master self-help skills, follow safety rules and reach their full potential.
• Accurately completes all assigned paperwork and documentation, on a timely basis, according to agency policies and procedures.
• Attend all assigned meetings and trainings as required by the program.
• Assists the Disabilities Manager in setting up and conducting staff and parent training to provide skills to meet the needs of special needs children and to disseminate information.
• Provide proof of the following immunizations as required: Measles, Pertussis (Whooping Cough), Influenza, and COVID-19.
• Provides culturally and linguistically appropriate customer service to parents, children, community representatives/members, and all PACE staff daily.

Requirements

• Education and Work Experience
• Must have good organizational, time management, written/oral communication, and observation skills.
• Must complete a physical examination at time of employment, to be renewed every four years.
• FBI Criminal History Check, including fingerprints
• Must be a team player with outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills required, including knowledge of email, internet, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Must have verification of T.B. clearance at time of employment, to be renewed every four years (every 4 years for chest x-rays).
• Ability to work with children of varying abilities and adhere to Individual Educational Plans (IEP)/Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP).
• T.B. Test within the past six months prior to employment, and every four (4) years thereafter (every 4 years for a chest X-ray).
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus, but not required
• Must pass the following background checks prior to start of employment:
• Must have some behavior training and experience.
• Ability to effectively collect, record, and interpret behavior data and use the data information to develop behavior plans.
• Considers learning objectives and instructional techniques related to the lesson plans.
• Representative physical demands of the job include normal vision and hearing, standing for extended periods, sitting for extended periods, kneeling, and stooping, manipulating objects with hands, reaching overhead, and occasionally lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 45 pounds.
• Two (2) years of experience working with children with special needs/challenging behaviors, including experience working with children with IEPs/IFSPs
• Valid California Driver’s License and access to an automobile with adequate insurance coverage
• Must complete 15 clock hours of professional development annually that builds the knowledge, experience, skills, and abilities of staff to improve child, family, and staff outcomes.? Of this, a minimum of 50% of the 15 hours (or 7.5 hours) must be focused on the specific content area or job assignment. Must also complete an annual Professional Development Plan (PDP) to be reviewed three (3) times during the year.
• Must pass health screening (LIC 503) at time of employment, health screening is accepted within one year prior to hire, to be renewed every four (4) years.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required. Education or coursework related to child development, special education, counseling, or another related field from an accredited college or university is required.
• State or Tribal Criminal History Check, including fingerprints

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance