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Behavioral Assistants are responsible for providing support and capacity in behavioral and clinical services for individuals with disabilities. Their duties include addressing behavior management safety needs, supporting emotional and social needs, giving communication support, and implementing behavioral improvement plans. They also deal with physical management, behavior de-escalations, and undertake student reviews with the teacher regularly. Behavioral Assistants will also collect data, write reports, and ensure health and hygiene protocols are adhered to.
Here are examples of responsibilities from real behavioral assistant resumes representing typical tasks they are likely to perform in their roles.
- Modele self-help and independent skills to assist autistic and developmentally delay children achieving their establish goals.
- Apply behavioral analysis (ABA) and other evidence-base methods are used to decrease challenging behaviors and teach skills.
- Utilize ABA behavioral therapy techniques to address target behaviors and reinforce positive behaviors.
- Implement and modele alternative communication intervention strategies for the purpose of teaching clients to communicate effectively.
- Assist youth in strengthening/developing their skills in interpersonal communication, social interactions, behavioral conduct, and coping and adapting.
- Arrange for the dispatch of law enforcement and other emergency services for psychiatric emergencies of sufficient severity that require involuntary treatment.
- Complete require annual in-service hours as specified by RTC policy.
- Implement modifications outline in IEP.
- Adhere to the guidelines of the facility and HIPPA.
BA/BS required (or in last semester)
Must have reliable transportation
Must be trustworthy, passionate about working with individuals needing support
Must have a willingness to learn and explore techniques and stratigies.
Promotion available upon preformance and continued education and training.
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: $17 – $21 Hourly
Bonus/Commission: No