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- $16 - $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- 5 years
- Travel reimbursement
- Flexible schedule
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Male Behavioral Aide Specialist - Macon

Sprout Behavioral Health -
Macon, GA

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Job Details

Part-time | Full-time
$16 - $20 an hour

Benefits

Travel reimbursement
Flexible schedule

Qualifications

Sociology
Driver's License
Driving
Direct support
Human Services
Social Work

Full Job Description

LOOKING FOR A MALE BEHAVIORAL SPECIALIST TO PROVIDE SUPPORT IN THE HOME OR SCHOOL IN THE MACON, GA AREA & SURROUNDING CITIES.

Sprout Behavioral Health is a mental health and behavioral health agency, serving youth in foster care.

BEHAVIORAL AIDE SPECIALIST who will earn $16-20/hour depending on experience, caseload and expertise. Behavioral Aides Specialist & Mentors typically takes place in youth’s homes and in the MACON, GA AREA & SURROUNDING CITIES.

Why work for Sprout!?

Decide when and where you work
We match you with youth
Earn great pay, keep flexible hours and travel stipend
Earn additional income by referring new youth and staff to Sprout!

What are the role and responsibilities of Behavioral Aide Specialist?

The Behavior Aide Specialist will provide behavioral support and intervention services for youth & young adults.

This position is intended to provide community-based services; target population consists of individuals that have or had risk of school suspension due to behaviors, juvenile justice involvement, out-of-home placement, or individuals transitioning back into the community after experiencing out-of-home placement.

Transportation is a big ask. Provide transportation to various DFCS required appointments or services (school, visitation, placement to foster/group home/facility, etc.)
Provide skill building and behavior management in the home, community, school or hotel setting.
Provide supervision to family members that are receiving supervised visitation for families that are working towards reunification.
Provide skill building and behavior management in the community in coordination with the therapist and care coordination
Assist with personal development, school performance, work performance, and functioning in the social and family environment through teaching skills/strategies to ameliorate the effect of behavioral health symptoms.
Provide individuals with personal development skills (de-escalation techniques, communication skills, home/social behaviors, etc.).
Manage a caseload of up to 10-12 clients; The number of consumers on caseload is based on the frequency of sessions and typical direct service hours
Must be willing to work in the community neighborhoods, the home, school, and hotel settings
Collaborate and communicate with an assigned care coordinator, therapist, caregiver, daycares, schools, courts, and other entities involved with the plan related to the family
Support the consumer/family in managing or preventing crisis situations; Notify the appropriate clinical staff or agency before, during, or after crisis situations
Traveling to home and/or schools is required, with sessions being held face-to-face in the community at a minimum of 75% of the time; telehealth sessions are allowed for certain situations after being discussed with and approved by the supervisor
50% of sessions must be done in the home to be able to model learned skills, interventions, etc. with caregivers
Timely documentation of all case activities in accordance with policy
Attend agency meetings and trainings
Adhere to the vision and mission of the agency

Requirements

BAs should have the skills listed below

Love of working with young people and building relationships
Is flexible, reliable, dependable, punctual, and trustworthy
BA/Mentors will work closely with other supports to meet the needs and goals of our youth
Willing to work weekends or weekdays
Core knowledge of providing behavioral support
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong ability to work both independently with little supervision and collaboratively as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications:

Ideal position for someone with direct service experience
Minimum of 5 years’ experience providing Behavior Aide/Paraprofessional Services (currently provides services or has direct experience) or Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services-related field OR high school diploma and 5 years’ experience in the human services field.
Human Services degrees are Psychology, Sociology, Counseling, Social Work, Child Development, Community Mental Health, Human Services, Criminal Justice (only with Juvenile experience/DJJ)
Must be able to pass a background check
Have reliable transportation
Strong administrative skills
Access to the internet, a computer, and a smart phone
Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
Must be resourceful, an independent and critical thinker, and self-motivated

Other Requirements:

Valid Driver's License (Required)
Must pass background checks
Liability Insurance (Required)

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

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