The Methodist Home has been restoring childhoods, strengthening families and building people for over 150 years. We are looking for people who would like to help us achieve our mission to provide healing and hope to children and families.

The Behavior Aide/Family Coach, under general supervision, provides behavioral interventions with individuals and families receiving services in the client’s home, residential placement, school, visitation center or during community outings; these duties include family visitation supervision, transportation and other related work as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities for Behavior Aide include but are not limited to the following:

• Assesses needs by creating a plan and course of action based on the individual’s needs and assessment of the assignment.
• Provides one on one direct behavioral intervention with individuals and families as identified in the individual or families’ service plan.
• Assists with the replacement of inappropriate behaviors with developmentally appropriate skills to increase adaptive functioning in the community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities for Family Coach include but are not limited to the following:

• Schedules, supervises, assesses, and documents visits between children in foster care and their biological parents and/or other caregivers.
• Provides feedback on strengths and/or challenges observed in the visits.
• Provides data and input into visitation plan and reunification plan.
• Assists with comprehensive intake and the assessment of prospective clients.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements include but are not limited to the following:

• Must have a High school diploma/GED and minimum of five years’ experience in Human Services field OR Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services field with no required experience/Master’s Degree in Human Services field preferred.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License with minimum of four year driving history and the ability to meet and remain in good standing in accordance with Agency insurance guidelines.
• Knowledge of child care practices, developmental issues, and group processes and practices which are important to this position.
• Knowledge and demonstrated skills related to theory and practices for emotionally disturbed children.

Required Safety/Background Checks: All applicants considered for hire must consent, and receive clearance from, the following local, state and national agencies:

Bibb County Sheriff's Department

Department of Human Services (fingerprint required)

Department of Juvenile Justice (fingerprint required)

Motor Vehicle Record (must have a valid license for four consecutive years and applicant/driving record must be approved by our insurance carrier)

Child Abuse Registry

Department of Corrections

Pardons and Parole

Sex Offenders Registry

Medicaid Fraud

All employees must also pass a pre-employment physical, ten panel drug screen and TB skin test'
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Hours per week:

• 10-19

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Human Services: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person