Behavioral Associate

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.