What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavior Support (Afterschool and Education) position at Fundamentals LLC?
Job Description
Under general supervision, The Education Support helps facilitate the agency’s objectives by providing direct care and person-centered support to the youth in our programs. As an integral part of the behavior support team, the Behavior Specialist effects positive behavioral change in youth by providing evidence-based interventions to youth and families, collaborating with other professionals, and complying with Federal, State, County and School policies, regulations and/or procedures.
Under general supervision, The Education Support helps facilitate the agency’s objectives by providing direct care and person-centered support to the youth in our programs. As an integral part of the behavior support team, the Behavior Specialist effects positive behavioral change in youth by providing evidence-based interventions to youth and families, collaborating with other professionals, and complying with Federal, State, County and School policies, regulations and/or procedures.
- Willingly participates in skill and competency trainings and in-services
- Monitor and assist students as needed in their daily routines across classroom activities and/or settings
- Initiate and follow through with behavioral interventions as designated and demonstrated by the classroom teacher
- Lead and/or facilitate teaching of individuals in 1:1, small group
- Assist individual students as necessary to follow routines, follow directions, follow an individual schedule, and/or complete tasks
- Adhere to HIPPA guidelines and maintain respect and confidentiality for all children and families
- Any additional tasks given by the Supervisor to strengthen our program
- Environmental and social/emotional issues that impact Youth success.
- Engage in relationship-building strategies with at-risk youth and parents to identify strategies to achieve long-term goals.
- Maintain a high level of professionalism during work hours.
- Communicate effectively with coworkers and supervisors.
- Build positive relationships and rapport.
- Engage with youth in various outings, community resource fairs/job fairs, and community.
- Maintain confidentiality of all youth and staff in the program
- Active engagement with each client in the assigned program.
- Create and maintain a clean environment.
- Possesses physical and emotional health necessary for effective job performance
- Independently lift 40 pounds
- Capable of transferring and positioning students
- Work with physically aggressive students
- Willingness to work in nontraditional settings with youth who may require additional individualized support to be successful.
- Display and maintain an appropriate level of professionalism when conducting work for the agency.
- 6 Months working with youth
- Pass Caregiver Background Check
- Possess a Valid WI Driver’s License and Clean Driving Record
- Possess Valid Automotive Insurance
- Salary $17-20/hr
- Benefits
- Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, & Bereavement
- 401k
- Health Insurance
- AFLAC (Dental, Vision, Short term disability, Life Insurance, etc.)
- Employee Assistance Program
Salary : $17 - $20
