HIRING Behavioral Classroom Aide - Spring Semester Start

AmergisHealthcare is currently seeking dedicated Behavior Classroom Aides for Spring semester to work in the Hawthorne, Torrance and Lawndale School District. The behavior technician/instructional aide rolesassists either 1:1 or in a small group within the classroom. They collaborate with school professionals and other behavioral specialists toachieve learning and behavioral goals and objectives. The position involvessupervision and managing of behaviors.

• Pay ranges from $20 – $25/hour – based on experience
• Hours: between 7am – 4pm, Mon-Fri
• Weekly Pay
• Benefits – Medical/Dental/Vision

General Comments

Benefits

AtAmergis Healthcare Staffing, we firmly believe that our employees are theheartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan

*Benefiteligibility is dependent on employment status. 

Essential Duties andResponsibilities:

• Follows instructions from the BCBA, teacher, and/or program supervisor
• Implements behavior management techniques in the form of prevention, intervention, and consequence strategies
• Provides crisis intervention
• Reviews and implements behavior intervention plans
• Reviews and performs tasks to behavioral and ABA goals found within an IEP at the direction of an instructor
• Assists in facilitating academic instruction at the direction of an instructor
• Assists in facilitating SLP, OT, and PT development plans
• Documents session per policies and procedures
• Collects behavioral and academic data accurately and efficiently
• Strictly adheres to confidentiality requirements
• Assists students in the development of independent daily living skills through self-care activities such as toileting, clothing routines, and personal hygiene
• Supports students across environments (i.e. classroom, playground, lunch room, gym, sensory room, library, etc.)
• Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

Minimum Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Two (2) years of pediatric experience preferred
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice 
• Participation and completion of Amergis’ Competency program when applicable
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable 
• Current health certificate (per contract or state regulation) 
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements 
• Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site       
• Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements  
• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required  
• Computer proficiency required 
• Must be at least 18 years of age

About Amergis Healthcare Staffing

AmergisHealthcare Staffing has been making a difference in the lives of our patients,caregivers, and employees for more than 30 years. Our nationwide suite ofservices includes home healthcare, companion and behavioral care, healthcarestaffing, and workforce solutions. Amergis commitment to customer service,compassionate patient care, and filling critical staffing needs makes us atrusted partner wherever healthcare is needed.  

AmergisHealthcare Staffing is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Allqualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regardto sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, nationalorigin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristicprotected by law.

Ifinterested, please contact Ethan Broux (310) 417-1219 or email your resume inresponse to this post at etbroux@amergis.com