Behavioral aides support children and youth in foster care with their emotional and social needs and help them develop appropriate social behaviors. They also help children in care follow routines and transitions to reduce negative behaviors.
Behavioral Aides are also subcontractors for Transportation and Supervision services (WRAP). The subcontractor must be able to do the following: Work independently, supervise family visits, and provide transportation services, i.e., school visits, family visits, and doctor appointments. etc...; Conduct home visits if needed; Be able to provide overnight stays with youth; Have a flexible schedule; Be able to keep youth for prolonged 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 promptly; Attend meetings as needed; Remain current with training; Have good writing skills
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
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: $16.00 - $23.06 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Schedule:
Experience:
- Behavioral health: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Warner Robins, GA 31093 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Warner Robins, GA 31093: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Warner Robins, GA 31093