Behavioral Aide

Gems Essential Family Services, LLC is currently seeking Behavior Aide subcontractors for Transportation and Supervision services (WRAP & Parent Aide). This position is open to individuals who live in various cities/counties in Georgia: Savannah area, Atlanta area, Henry/McDonough area, Bibb area, Dublin area, Augusta area, Waycross area, Rockdale area, and other surrounding counties.

Subcontractor must be able to do the following: Work independently; Supervise family visits; Provide transportation services i.e. school; family visits, doctor appts. etc...; Conduct home visits if needed; Be able to provide overnight stays with youth; Have a flexible schedule; Be able to keep youth for prolong periods of time until placement is found; Be able to work with behavioral issues with youth in a professional manner; Available to be on-call; Keep accurate and current notes on each client; Process paperwork in a timely manner; Attend meetings as needed; Remain current with training; Have good writing skills

1. Transportations Services:

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year or more of human service/teaching/counseling experience, or B.S. degree with a background in Human Services.
• Maintain a valid Georgia Driver’s License, with a minimum of 3-year driving history and current car insurance (minimum liability limits carried are $100,000 for bodily injury each person, $300,000 limit per occurrence, and $100,000 in property damage coverage).
• Ability to work with children, adolescents, adults, and families.
• Local and statewide travel is required.
• Knowledge of and ability to use de-escalation skills when appropriate.
• Ability to maintain calm and organization in stressful situations.
• Very good interpersonal/communication skills
• Strong clinical, crisis management, de-escalation and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work with respect for cultural diversity.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus.

**Please Note: Day Care Work experience is acceptable if they have a Child Development Associate certificate (CDA).

2. Supervision/ Behavior Services:

Qualifications:
·High School Diploma/GED & 1 or more years of human services/teaching/counseling experience, or B.S. Degree in a Human Services field (psychology, social work, behavioral sciences, child and family studies, community mental health, counseling, human services, etc.)

**Please Note: Day Care Work experience is acceptable if they have a Child Development Associate certificate (CDA).

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $12.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $12 - $17