Behavior Health Aide- Disabilities

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Position Compensation: $22.51/hr- $28.82/hr plus excellent benefits.

JOB PURPOSE:

Under general supervision of the Disabilities Manager the Instructional Aide Disabilities works with an assigned caseload of single children or small groups of children having special needs and/or challenging behaviors and regularly interfaces with educational and program staff to assure that students are meeting individual development plans and progress objectives. Talks with educational and program staff regarding student progress facilitates positive interactions and acceptance. Performs clerical and technical support to the Disabilities services area and shares observations to improve progress.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with teachers and program staff to understand the context of specific disabilities in relation to classroom behaviors and learning needs.
• Review individual development plans and communicate with teaching staff about methods and tools to facilitate learning.
• 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.
• Develop positive relationships with his/her assigned students based on patience understanding and respect.
• Assist children in developing positive peer relationships master self-help skills follow safety rules and reach their full potential.
• Considers learning objectives and instructional techniques related to the lesson plans.
• Provide comments that can be integrated into childrens evaluation and planning.
• Assists teaching staff and the Disabilities Manager in monitoring and documenting the childrens progress and maintains comprehensive files.
• 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.

• Ability to work with children of varying abilities and adhere to Individual Educational Plans (IEP)/Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP).
• Adheres to and implements agency policies and procedures.
• Provides culturally and linguistically appropriate customer service to parents children community representatives/members and all PACE staff daily.
• 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.
• Supports and ensures the achievement of recruitment and enrollment goals.
• Assists in accomplishing the programs non-federal share through the access of community resources (services donations discounts and/or goods).
• Other duties as assigned within the scope of the position.

QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE):

• Education and Work Experience
  • 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.
  • Must have some behavior training and experience.
  • Two (2) years of experience working with children with special needs/challenging behaviors including experience working with children with IEPs/IFSPs
• Knowledge and Skills
  • Ability to effectively collect record and interpret behavior data and use the data information to develop behavior plans.
  • Must be a team player with outstanding interpersonal skills.
  • Must have good organizational time management written/oral communication and observation skills.
  • Basic computer skills required including knowledge of email internet and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus but not required

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

• Valid California Drivers License and access to an automobile with adequate insurance coverage
• Must pass the following background checks prior to start of employment:
  • Sex Offender Registry
  • Child Abuse and Neglect State Registry
  • State or Tribal Criminal History Check including fingerprints
  • FBI Criminal History Check including fingerprints
• Must have verification of T.B. clearance at time of employment to be renewed every four years (every 4 years for chest x-rays).
• Must complete a physical examination at time of employment to be renewed every four years.
• Provide proof of the following immunizations as required: Measles Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Influenza and COVID-19.
• 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The working conditions and physical demands of this position will be those that must be met to successfully perform the essential duties of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. The physical environment the incumbent will work in is typically a pre-school environment with moderate noise levels that would be expected in that type of work environment. Outdoor and indoor supervision of playgrounds / workplace for on-going periods occurs regularly. Lift and carry up to 45 lbs. or more. The individual must be able to work with children at their eye level and always maintain visual supervision of children as well as hear communicate and comprehend effectively with children staff and parents. The individual also must be able to walk sit kneel crawl carry push pull and participate in activities indoors and outdoors as needed in an environment with children and adults.

• 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).

• 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 (2) years.
• Provide proof of the following immunizations as required: Measles Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Influenza and COVID-19.
• 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.