Behavior Aide - Autism

SUMMARY: Through preventative measures and therapeutic interventions, the Behavior Aide helps ensure the physical, emotional, and psychological needs of the students are met in a safe and productive manner. Primary functions and duties revolve around behavior management, crisis intervention, return to classroom and general support to all clients. JOB DUTIES: * Monitors classroom or student as assigned and intervenes proactively with classroom removal, counseling and classroom return * Liaison closely with teachers and behavior team to ensure effective plans of intervention and behavior management * Documents students behaviors; identify and systematically track target behaviors * Supports clients under Program Services during non-school hours & school closures * Ensures that all campus transitions of students to meals, classes, medical appointments, etc. are completed in a timely and safe fashion * Administers counseling intervention with students in a professional manner and consistent with school policies * Establishes positive and nurturing relationships with students within professional boundaries and in accordance with school policies and boundaries; observes actions and conversations of students and reports concerns to supervisor as necessary (e.g. unreported incident of physical, emotional or sexual abuse) * Maintains all required documentation in a timely manner, including logs and special incident reports; Notifies appropriate staff on any issues needing follow up * Communicates closely with staff to ensure consistency and continuity of individual treatment plans * Maintains all safety standards, laws and company policy, when operating any company vehicle. Notifies appropriate personnel immediately, when any maintenance or damage problems arise * Performs other reasonable related duties as assigned PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: In the course of performing this job, the incumbent typically spends time standing, walking on sloped/hilly areas of campus, carrying, driving, lifting (up to 50 pounds), listening, speaking, reaching, writing, and participating in restraint procedures.