What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Aide position at Elk Hill Farm Inc?

Job Description

Would you like to work for a non-profit organization where your contributions make a major impact on the lives of the children and families that we serve? Join a family of experienced mental health professionals and counselors dedicated to providing kids, and each other, the kindness, respect, and encouragement they need to succeed.

Elk Hill was honored as a 2024 Top Workplace USA. The Top Workplace USA winners are chosen based solely on employee feedback. Winners of the Top Workplaces USA are recognized for the great culture that exists at every level of the organization.

If you would like to work for a Top Workplace USA organization where the decisions YOU make can impact youth and families of Central Virginia, then Elk Hill Farm, Inc. is the place for you!

We are an organization that :

Is honored as a 2024 Top Workplace USA
Is a Top Workplace Meaningfulness Award recipient
Has talented, hardworking employees
Advocates for mental health issues
Offers competitive benefits, pay and pet insurance for full-time staff
Has a generous time-off and holiday package
Offers a 401(k) plan with 5% employer match for full-time staff
Tuition assistance
Elk Hill is celebrating 50 years of supporting youth and families across the Commonwealth of Virginia! Stability. Adaptability. Longevity.

Primary Functions as a Behavioral Aide :

To create and maintain an environment that enables adolescents to make positive changes in attitude, values, and behavior through a day program treatment modality; to coordinate and administer the in-school suspension and re-entry programs.

Responsibilities of a Behavioral Aide :

Supervise students during in-house suspension and those who re-enter Day School program after suspension

Work with the Head of School to coordinate consequences for students

Monitor hallway activity

Assist in problem solving / conflict resolutions with students

Serve as contact person for consultation, educational, and disciplinary actions for students with teachers and counselors

Provide assistance in classrooms when extra coverage is necessary

Maintain a high standard of childcare during coverage, including documentation

Provide a positive model at all times

Build positive, caring relationships with the youth

Advocate the rights of the youth

Conduct documented individual treatment sessions

Conduct family counseling sessions, both individual and group

Work closely with referring agencies and parents, keeping them informed both verbally and in progress reports

Model high professional standards in interactions with students, families, agency workers, and staff members

Work towards annual goals for personal and professional development

Assist in pre-placement interviews when needed

Facilitate group recreational activities

Work cooperatively with staff to improve the quality of the total program

Work to promote an atmosphere of openness, honesty, and understanding among students, staff, and other persons associated with Elk Hill

Demonstrate a high level of competence, motivation, and commitment as a staff member

Develop and implement service plans for students

Perform other duties as designated by the Head of School or his / her design.

Ability to assume responsibility and function with minimal supervision

Ability to facilitate a harmonious working relationship with staff

Ability to evaluate student progress, maintain records, and make reports

Knowledge and understanding of cultural diversity and the impact of various socioeconomic characteristics on our youth

Qualifications :

High School diploma required with three years’ experience working with ED / LD youth; Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred

Experience teaching Special Education preferred

Crisis intervention training and experience

Good physical health

Ability to work effectively with other staff

Ability to implement educational plans meeting the individualized needs of students

Valid driver’s license

Sense of humor

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is at the forefront of what we do at Elk Hill, and we enforce respectful communication and cooperation between all. Elk Hill does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Note : Elk Hill reserves the right to change or reassign job duties or combine positions at any time.

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