Behavioral Associate - Contracted JobID: 318

• Position Type:

  BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES/ Behavioral Associate

• Date Posted:

  9/15/2023

• Location:

  Schnecksville, PA

     This is a contracted position that works up to 29 hours a week and no benefits are offeredPosition Definition: The person filling this position will provide one-to-one behavioral interventions with clients and serve as a model for appropriate and pro-social behaviors. Relationship: TheBehavioralAssociateshall be directly responsible to the Assistant Director of Special Programs and Services. Qualifications: Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or Special Education.

• One year experience in Human Services or Special Education.

  Skills/Knowledge:

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

• Ability to work positively in a strength-based model with educational staff.

• Ability to follow daily routine and provide necessary accommodations in order for student to be successful.

• Due to itinerant nature of position, must have a valid driver’s license.

  Physical:

• Ability to physically restrain children/adolescents.

  Authority:TheBehavioralAssociatewill have the authority to perform all functions listed above in accordance with established policies and procedures. Functions/Duties/Responsibilities:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function/duty/responsibility at acceptable standards. In accordance with both state and/or federal law, reasonable accommodations will be considered upon employee request. Essential:

• Assist in the development and implementation of a behavior plan for individual students.

• Provide one-to-one direct interventions for the child which focus on appropriate behaviors necessary for successful adjustment to the daily school routine.

• Provide instruction for students on study skills, behavior management, conflict resolution, anger management, and peer interaction.

• Work with student and educational staff to provide stabilization of the student in the school community.

• Keep data on child’s behavioral progress.

Secondary:

• Collaborate with teacher and educational staff to ensure successful adjustment to the school environment.

• Complete appropriate paper work and documentation as required.

• Perform other duties as assigned.