Behavioral Aide

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team. This role is essential in providing support within a behavioral health setting, focusing on individuals with behavioral diagnosis. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of patient care, and behavioral therapy techniques. This position requires a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and adhering to HIPAA regulations while assisting in research data collection and implementation of applied behavior analysis strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provides ongoing monitoring and interactions with residents, assist educational staff as needed.
• Follows schedule per program guidelines.
• Provides daily assessments of resident's behavior via daily documentation requirements according to policy and standards
• Performs hand-off communication at shift change.
• Assists residents with personal care issues(bathing, using the toilet, and other personal hygiene issues), chores, outings, recreational activities and safety issues as needed.
• Provides training on basic living skills according to the resident's treatment goals, as identified by the treatment team.
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and knows how to deescalate or resolve the situation.
• Applies physical holds and restraints according to SafetyNet Policy and Procedures.
• Effectively collaborates with the treatment team members.
• Models' appropriate behavior including but not limited to communication skills, grooming, manners, etc.
• Works with residents and staff to ensure dorm and campus cleanliness to include but is not limited to resident bedrooms, bathrooms, and all common areas.
• Demonstrates willingness to work with either Moderate or Intensive Program based on SafetyNet needs as directed by the Program Manager.
• Effectively demonstrates the application of child/adolescent specific competencies.
• Provides Basic Living Skills groups and other applicable groups as needed per program schedule.
• Punctuality
• Ability to workdays, nights and weekends as assigned by manager
• Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in the social service or related field.
• Foster care experience.
• Direct-care service and/or customer service representative experience.
• Knowledge of psychiatric disorders in child and adolescents.
• Knowledge of growth and development as related to all intellectual, emotional, spiritual and physical aspects of the client's development.
• Knowledge of behavior management, crisis intervention and interventions common to Intensive and Moderate clients as well as of non-violent crisis intervention practices.
• Knowledge of family dynamics and parenting issues.
• Knowledge of effects and treatment of physical/sexual/emotional abuse and neglect issues.
• Knowledge of community resources as applied to the child/adolescent.
• Knowledge of educational methods appropriate to child and adolescent population.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.

Requirements

• Must be at least 25 years of age.
• Must possess a valid unencumbered Alabama driver's license.
• Must report any accident or driving violation, obtained after the start of employment to a program manager and HR employee.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent

Join us in making a difference in the lives of those we serve by applying your skills as an Assistant in our dynamic team!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person