Behavioral Aide - $750 Hiring Bonus!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES 1. Supervises clients directly or is aware of general whereabouts of clients (depending upon assessed level of assistance needed). 2. Implementation of individualized systematic behavior change programs for clients directed at reducing maladaptive behaviors and increasing pro-social behavior. 3. Communicates with supervisor and designated staff regarding client and program issues. 4. Provides hands on assistance in clients’ activities of daily living, self-care tasks, as well as other client related care tasks as assigned. 5. Supervises activities for clients including facilitating treatment within the program and in the community. 6. Administer medications, accurately charts medical issues, counts and documents all controlled and prescribed substances and orders medications. 7. Intervenes in crisis situations, using approved methods promoting the safety of all clients and staff, including physical management of clients ranging from small children to larger adults. This may include restraining an escalated and aggressive client for up to 10 minutes at a time and potentially several timers per shift. Physical management may also include implanting approve physical intervention procedures. Employee must be able to twist, bend, and move feet, use upper body to physically manage an individual and other similar physical activity. Employee must be able to restrain an escalated and aggressive client for up to 10 minutes at a time and multiple times per shift. 8. Perform tasks necessary for the operation of the program/home including housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, supplies shopping, maintenance and safety checks/drills. 9. Enforce safety guidelines for clients. Follows general safety practices, documents and reports any unsafe conditions to supervisor. 10. Has thorough knowledge of fire and smoke alarm systems and all emergency evacuation procedures. 11. Maintain inventory of client belongings. 12. Attends in service training programs as required. 13. Assure adherence with all regulatory compliance for facility licensing. 14. Maintain employee records to ensure licensing compliance. 15. Maintain program records and completes program reports as required. Transportation and accompaniment of clients in community settings including; medical appointments, community integration, recreation etc. 16. Transport clients to community activities as needed in your vehicle. 17. When working in vocational programming activities: A. Exposure to all kinds of paints and finishing solvents B. Lifting up to 20 pounds occasionally C. Must be able to stand, stoop, kneel on knees as indicated by activity assignment GENERAL DUTIES Additional duties as assigned. QUALIFICATION AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS • Must possess as a minimum educational requirement a High School Diploma or GED • Must possess a valid driver’s license with acceptable driving records as defined in the employee handbook. • Must arrive at work with a vehicle in order to transport clients. • Demonstrated ability to work with individuals having behavioral, social and vocational needs. • Be of good moral character. • Ability to read small print and handwriting. • Ability to hear emergency sirens and alarms. • Ability to provide verbal warnings and emergency information to residents, doctors, families and other staff over the phone and in person. • Ability to cognitively reason and problem solve to ensure clients’ health and safety. • Possess fine motor skills to write reports and track daily data. • Ability to complete basic mathematic functions as required ensuring proper administration of client medications as well maintain accurate records of program and client monies. • Ability to maintain a positive attitude and model appropriate social interactions at all times. • Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team. • Working knowledge of computers and computer programs necessary to complete all aspects of the job. • Ability to perform clinical funct