• Behavioral Associate - Contracted

    Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit 21 (Schnecksville, PA)


    Behavioral Associate - Contracted JobID: 318

     

    + Position Type:

     

    BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES/ Behavioral Associate

     

    + Date Posted:

     

    12/12/2024

     

    + Location:

     

    Schnecksville, PA

     

    This is a contracted position that works up to 29 hours a week and no benefits are offeredPosition Definition: The person filling this position will provide one-to-one behavioral interventions with clients and serve as a model for appropriate and pro-social behaviors. Relationship: TheBehavioralAssociateshall be directly responsible to the Assistant Director of Special Programs and Services. Qualifications: Education/Experience:

     

    + Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or Special Education.

    + One year experience in Human Services or Special Education.

    Skills/Knowledge:

    + Strong communication and collaboration skills.

    + Ability to work positively in a strength-based model with educational staff.

    + Ability to follow daily routine and provide necessary accommodations in order for student to be successful.

    + Due to itinerant nature of position, must have a valid driver’s license.

    Physical:

    + Ability to physically restrain children/adolescents.

     

    Authority:TheBehavioralAssociatewill have the authority to perform all functions listed above in accordance with established policies and procedures. Functions/Duties/Responsibilities:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function/duty/responsibility at acceptable standards. In accordance with both state and/or federal law, reasonable accommodations will be considered upon employee request. Essential:

     

    + Assist in the development and implementation of a behavior plan for individual students.

    + Provide one-to-one direct interventions for the child which focus on appropriate behaviors necessary for successful adjustment to the daily school routine.

    + Provide instruction for students on study skills, behavior management, conflict resolution, anger management, and peer interaction.

    + Work with student and educational staff to provide stabilization of the student in the school community.

    + Keep data on child’s behavioral progress.

    Secondary:

    + Collaborate with teacher and educational staff to ensure successful adjustment to the school environment.

    + Complete appropriate paper work and documentation as required.

    + Perform other duties as assigned.