Behavioral Associate - Contracted

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.