Behavioral Aide (Floater): Elk Grove, CA

Sacramento, CA, United States

We're hiring Floater Behavioral Aides in Elk Grove, CA!

**Hiring Bonus**

You are eligible to receive a one-time hiring bonus in the gross amount of $1,000.00. This bonus will be paid out in two separate payments. The first half ($500.00) will be included in your first paycheck once you are placed at a school site, and the second half ($500.00) will be included in your first paycheck in May.

Who We Are: Point Quest Pediatrics focuses on providing meaningful and functional behavioral, mental health, and speech and language services to students ages 5 to 22 years of age. Pediatrics strives to equip each student with the skills and strategies needed to successfully execute their academic program in the least restrictive environment possible. Pediatrics partners with contracting school districts to assist them in serving their students who qualify for services and assessments as outlined in the student's IEP.

Purpose of the position: Under general supervision, the Behavioral Aide is responsible for working with at-risk and/ or children with disabilities in a school setting.

Job Group Classification: Pediatrics

Overtime Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $20-$23 per hour

Travel: Individuals that would be in this role would need to have the flexibility to work at a different school site/with a different student each day 25-30 minutes from the region.

Why Should You Apply?

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

Life, Legal & Pet Insurance

401(k) with a company match

Vacation for full-time employees

Sick pay

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discounts with AT&T

Team environment

Excellent growth and advancement opportunities

Potential for wage increase after the first evaluation

Position Responsibilities and Duties: Assist the teacher in implementing the students' Individual Education Plans (IEP)

Able to understand and implement a BIP

Provide instructional support in content areas, as directed by the teacher

Implement the classroom or social behavior management system, including coaching students so that they can quickly return to school tasks

Intervene during crises situations, including implementation of Pro-ACT and/or CPI

Help maintain the physical school environment to keep it functional, safe, and clean

Supervise students during class breaks and during lunch

Assist students with eating, using the bathroom (may include the changing of diapers), and moving from one classroom to another

Participate in, and/or facilitate recreational activities of various sorts (i.e. athletic, arts, and crafts, off-campus trips, cultural awareness, etc.)

Model ABA methodologies for the purpose of demonstrating their use in increasing or decreasing targeted student behaviors

Maintain consistent awareness of the client's whereabouts to ensure safety, including directing clients to appropriate groups or areas in the community or school. Including but not limited to, transportation transitions

Implement provided written assignments, as needed

Accurately record data on student behavior, skills progression, student care and learning objectives, as directed

Confer with agency staff on student status or the need for additional behavior planning

Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities

Respond to emergency situations (e.g. injured students, fights, seizures, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.

Must be flexible to report to a different location within the assigned region, if applicable

Respond quickly and effectively to requests made by Lead Aide and/or Supervisors

Complete other responsibilities as assigned

Objectives or Goals to Measure Performance: Confidentiality

Adherence to Company policies and procedures

Accurate work product

Timeliness in completing assignments

Positive team attitude

Taking initiative in unassigned tasks

Staff development and training

Improved personal professional growth and education

Demonstration of good decision making

Positive customer service attitude and communications

Excellent attendance and punctuality

Needs to have consistent and reliable transportation to be able to get to any of the school sites within their respective regions. Candidates would need to be flexible with receiving and responding to case details that may be received as early as 6:00 AM when we are staffing substitutes. They would need to be adaptable and willing to work with a multitude of populations, from preschool through adult transition programs.

Minimum Skills or Qualifications: High School Diploma

Experience working in a school or treatment setting for students with learning, social, emotional, or mental disabilities.

DOJ/FBI Live Scan Background & TB Clearance

Pro-Act, CPI, and/or CPR certification helpful

Work Environment and Physical Demands: Occasional exposure to dust, pollen, and fumes

Requires frequent reaching, handling, sitting, standing, walking, hearing, talking, stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling, running, carrying, and lifting 50 or more lbs.

Must be able to see and hear within normal range with or without correction.

The noise intensity level is moderate to high

*This job description reflects management's assignment of essential job functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned

PQG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law.