Behavioral Aide

Job Description

Job Description

Who We Are

Dignity and respect are simple human gifts, belonging to all. Since 1976, Spectrum has worked to strengthen children, families, and communities across the state of Michigan. Each day, more than 1,450 children, teens, and adults who deal with mental, physical, emotional, and/or behavioral challenges find help in a Spectrum program. And, we are gratified they do.

Services we provide

Spectrum Child and Family Services supports our community’s children and teens who are delinquent, have been neglected/abused or abandoned, are medically fragile, have multiple handicaps, are dual-diagnosed, and are behaviorally and/or emotionally impaired. Our programs support a population with constantly changing needs, and our goal is to strengthen and empower the families so they become self-sufficient, stable, and competent.

What we offer

• 403(b) with employer match
• Holiday Pay (including Juneteenth)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid training
• Advancement opportunities

About the job: (Part-time, 25-30 hours a week)

The behavioral/case aide is responsible for on-site coordination of active treatment in a private setting such as school or residence, serving behaviorally challenged children who have been discharged from a psychiatric placement and/or are risk for psychiatric hospitalization; the child is stepping down from a residential placement into the community and requires a highly structured placement; or the child is under seven years of age and has experienced multiple foster home placements due to intensive mental health and behavioral needs and residential placement is the best alternative option . The aide works independently on assigned shifts. The aide will assist with case management through behavioral support services by providing parenting time supervision, mentoring, day respite, filing, calling providers, completing paperwork, and completing all other duties assigned.

Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma required, an Associate's Degree in the Human Services Field is preferred .
• Experience: Have the capacity to implement treatment plans, goals, and behavioral interventions as established by the treatment team.
• Experience in professional-level communication, both verbal and written, and ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends .
• An understanding and experience in behavioral principles and their application in working with children with behavioral challenges in a community setting.
• Demonstrated commitment to provide program support services to SED children in a respectful and supportive manner.