Child Behavior Specialist Aide - Sign-on Bonus

At Positive Leaps, diversity, equity, and inclusion are the foundation of everything we do. As a minority woman-owned organization, we are passionate about creating a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

About the role

We are seeking a Child Behavior Specialist Aide to provide a safe and effective therapeutic environment for children in accordance with the philosophy and Mission of Positive Leaps. This role is ideal for someone with a heart for working with children and families. While prior experience with children or adolescents is preferred, we provide comprehensive training to set you up for success.

Location: West Chester, OH.

Responsibilities

• Provides a safe, structured therapeutic environment.
• Interact with children in a professional, positive manner.
• Implements Positive Leaps model of care, maintaining identified competencies at all times.
• Adheres to all Positive Leaps Policies and Procedures at all times.
• Is responsible for implementing the child’s individual plan of care, according to defined protocol.
• Communicates effectively with parents, peers, supervisors and visitors, and maintains confidentiality of children and families in treatment.
• Creates an atmosphere of enthusiasm and commitment.
• Provides psycho-educational group therapy, according to defined standards.
• Designs authentic learning activities for children.
• Maintains a clean, organized, safe and attractive therapy area (“Classroom” and surrounding environment).
• Acts in accordance with State of Ohio Child Care Rules.
• Conducts personal and professional business with ethical, legal and moral integrity at all times.
• Documents TBS/CPST clinical notes in compliance with guidelines.
• Complies with Ohio Laws.
• Complies with requirements of 3rd party payers.
• Complies with all Positive Leaps procedures for clinical documentation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, sociology, family studies, early childhood education or a related field.
• Must be at least nineteen years of age or older.
• Flu vaccination (unless a valid religious or medical exemption is documented).
• CPR/First Aid Certification within 3 weeks of start date.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a very active environment, lift up to 50 pounds, transport aggressive children alone, and run to secure an eloping child.
• Ability to pass a rigorous background check.

Exposures and Risks

• Potential for exposure to blood and body fluids.
• Works directly with physically aggressive children.
• Exposed to loud noise, such as repeated and prolonged screaming and crying.
• Expected to be able to run, work easily in a physically active environment and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Fast paced, stressful environment.

Pay

$17 per hour.

Sign-on Bonus: $250 after 90 days, $500 at 1 year anniversary (Total $750).

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid recharge days
• HSA with employer match
• Dependent care FSA
• Employer-paid Life and AD&D insurance
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability
• WellWorks wellness program
• Employee assistance program
• 401k with employer match
• Training - You will receive a raise once Trauma training is complete.