Summer Camp Behavior Assistant/Teacher’s Aid
JOB SUMMARY: This position provides 1:1 or 1:2 support to children ages 2½-7 with Autism Spectrum Disorder in the preschool setting. Positive Support for Children with Autism DBA Daisy Care provides high quality center-based childcare and therapeutic support using the principles of applied behavioral analysis (ABA). We are seeking a Behavior Assistant/Teacher’s Aid to work our “Fun for All!” summer camp. The Behavior Assistant/Teacher’s Aid will be responsible for implementing treatment plans created by the supervising Licensed Behavioral Analyst and will be responsible for the custodial care of children receiving daycare services. A qualified Behavior Assistant/Teacher’s Aid must be:
-At least 16 years of age by the first day of training.
-Have interest in advancing in the human service or education sectors.
-Be available to work M-F 8:00am-4:30pm during the data span of June 16th – August 18th.
-Experience working or volunteering with vulnerable populations (preferred but not required).
Specialized Skills
-Ability to interact and communicate both verbally and in writing with seriously emotionally disturbed adolescents, other staff and the public.
-Ability to walk, run and play active games with small children.
-Ability to operate the basic functions of an IPad and/or laptop
-Ability to consistently maintain a high level of professionalism including punctuality, effective time manager, and effective communication with all stakeholders.
Physical Requirements
Ability to physically assist in lifting and carrying assaultive adolescents weighing up to 200 lbs.
Ability to visually and audibly assess adolescent's behavior and needs.
Ability to walk, run and play active games with the adolescents.
Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time, up to 3 hrs at a time.
POTENTIAL JOB HAZARDS
Assaultive adolescents
Blood and Body Fluid Contact (Category I)
Use of specialized Group/Activity equipment, e.g. sports, art supplies.
Operation of personal vehicle.
Pay:
Current HS Student or out of school with no HS Diploma: $16.00
HS Graduate/Equivalent without a Registered Behavior Technician Certification: $17.50
HS Graduate/Equivalent & Registered Behavior Technician Certification & no experience: $19.50
HS Graduate/Equivalent & Registered Behavior Technician Certification & experience: $21.00
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**This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and employees will also perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by the CEO well within reason and the scope of practice of the BACB task list.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
Ability to Commute:
- Hampton, VA 23666 (Required)
Work Location: In person
