BEHAVIORAL AIDE

Behavioral Aide

Cedartown Campus - Cedartown, GA 30125

Overview

Position Type Full-Time/Part-Time

Description

2nd shift: 3PM-11pm

• Ensure the safety and basic emotional needs of the residents are met, providing the necessary supervision and individual attention.
• Serve as a role model to communicate and support the basic philosophy, policies, rules, procedures and programs to our residents.
• Provide various aspects of the plan of care for the residents, including proper documentation, and encouraging/supporting residents in meeting their goals.
• Maintain cottage cleanliness.
• Participate in activities with residents, and assist with transportation needs as assigned.
• Complete the mandatory annual training requirements as assigned.
• Become certified and maintain certification in the physical restraint method licensed to be performed when necessary.
• Maintain CPR and 1st Aid certifications.
• Maintain certification to administer medications.
• 2nd Shift: 3PM-11PM

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate Degree or higher preferred.
• Experience working with adolescents; two years of direct care experience preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age and have a valid driver's license.