Behavioral Associate - Contracted

Behavioral Associate

This is a contracted position that works up to 29 hours a week and no benefits are offered. Position 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: The Behavioral Associate shall 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: The Behavioral Associate will 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.