Amergis Educational Services is seeking a Behavioral Classroom Aide in Scarborough, ME. The Behavioral Classroom Aide provides behavioral support services in the school setting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides personal care and behavioral assistance/interventions to assigned student(s).

• Assisting students with:

• Class room activities

• Grooming

• Eating/Meal preparation

• Toileting

• Assisting with ambulation and transfer services

• Management of assault/difficult behavior

• Crisis Intervention

• Encouraging Independence

• Maintaining student safety

• Implementation of behavioral plans

• Changes in assignment due to client request must be verified

• Behavioral Aide is to confirm schedule weekly with Amergis office staff.

• Documents care per Amergis policies and procedures

• Communication notes or incident logs are filled out and turned in on a timely basis when necessary.

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• High School diploma or its equivalent.

• Associates degree in behavioral studies or related field, or equivalent experience preferred.

• Full command, verbal and written, of the English language.

• Current Health Certificate (if applicable)

• Current CPR card.

• Current TB Skin test or Chest X-ray

• Successful completion of Company testing process

  Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401(k) savings plan

• Awards and recognition programs

  *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

  About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.