Behavioral Aide

Weekly paychecks | W2 position 

Must be comfortable working with high school students

Some toileting support

Must have experience working in the schools

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Behavioral Classroom Aide.  The Behavioral Classroom Aide provides behavioral support services in the school setting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides personal care and behavioral assistance/interventions to assigned student(s).
• Assisting students with:
• Class room activities
• Grooming
• Eating/Meal preparation
• Toileting
• Assisting with ambulation and transfer services
• Management of assault/difficult behavior
• Crisis Intervention
• Encouraging Independence
• Maintaining student safety
• Implementation of behavioral plans
• Changes in assignment due to client request must be verified
• Behavioral Aide is to confirm schedule weekly with Amergis office staff.
• Documents care per Amergis policies and procedures
• Communication notes or incident logs are filled out and turned in on a timely basis when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• High School diploma or its equivalent.
• Associates degree in behavioral studies or related field, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Full command, verbal and written, of the English language.
• Current Health Certificate (if applicable)
• Current CPR card.
• Current TB Skin test or Chest X-ray
• Successful completion of Company testing process