Behavior Aide

Company: Summit Pointe
Location: Battle Creek
Posted on: March 12, 2023

Job Description:

BEHAVIORAL AIDE - FULL-TIME



Summit Pointe provides the highest quality behavioral health services to help individuals maximize their potential. Our highest priority is caring for the customers we serve, their families and their advocates. We take pride in being the community mental health services program for Calhoun County and a vital resource to all we serve.



SUMMARY

The Behavioral Aide provides support and works directly with children with autism spectrum diagnoses (ASD) to implement applied behavior analysis (ABA) intervention programs.



Responsibilities

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• Conducts sessions with individuals or groups focusing on skill acquisition, including: language, social, daily living, and pre-academic skills.
  
• Conducts sessions that effectively reduces problem behaviors. Records and manages data on child's progress.
  
• Meets regularly with and works under the direction of the Behavior Analyst coordinating each child's program.
  
• Is an active member of the Envision Team providing services as outlined in the treatment plan, based on person-centered planning.
  
• Assists families in accessing community resources, advocates and provides support for child and family.
  
  
  
  
  Qualifications
  
  
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  • High School Diploma or GED.
    
  • Experience working with individuals with Autism preferred.
    
  • One year of computer experience - Word, Excel, and electronic medical record software preferred.
    
  • Demonstrates strong organizational and verbal communication skills.
    
  • Lived experiences with behavioral health issues are desired.
    
  • Must obtain and maintain CPR and Basic First Aid certification.
    
    
    
    
    Work Detail
    
    
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    • Part-time position, may need to work until 8pm Monday through Thursday.
      
    • Starting pay range: $15.20 - $21.63 per hour depending on experience.
      
      
      
      
      Summit Pointe pioneers Community Mental Health Services by developing innovative ideas and community partnerships that lead to high quality care and a healthy community. Interested, customer-focused and qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
      
      
      
      
      
      PI207330787

Keywords: Summit Pointe, Battle Creek , Behavior Aide, Other , Battle Creek, Michigan