One-to-One Aide

Primary Function

To help create and maintain an environment that will enable the student to make positive changes in attitude, values, and behavior through a group and individual treatment modality.

Responsibilities

• Teach, model and coach assigned client in the use of effective behavioral-emotional strategies.
• Effectively manage student escalation and crisis situations, including the appropriate use of the facility’s Behavior Management Program.
• Always maintain a high standard of supervision of assigned client, including monitoring hallway activity.
• Assist in problem-solving/conflict resolution with students.
• Collaborate with teachers, counselors, and Dean of Students regarding student behavior.
• Work with the Dean of Students and/or Head of School to determine and implement consequences for students.
• Provide assistance in classrooms when extra coverage is necessary.
• Build positive, healthy, caring relationships with students, maintaining appropriate boundaries.
• Model high professional standards in interactions with students, families, staff members, and placing agency personnel.
• Facilitate recreational activities.
• Accurately complete data collection and reporting regarding student behavior within required deadlines.
• Timely, professionally written completion of student monthly reports, as applicable.
• Complete VDOE continuing education requirements, as well as other trainings assigned by the Head of School or Dean of Students, within required deadlines.
• Work cooperatively with staff to improve the quality of the total program.
• Work to promote an atmosphere of openness, honesty, and understanding among students, staff, and others associated with Elk Hill.
• Demonstrate a high level of competence, motivation, and commitment as a staff member.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of cultural diversity and the impact of various socioeconomic characteristics on student behavior.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Core Competencies and Experience

• The temperament to work with, and care for, children and families with special needs.
• Must demonstrate sensitivity to Elk Hill’s service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
• Sense of humor and ability to be flexible.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to write accurate and complete descriptions of a student’s day and provide timely and professionally written documentation for student reports and other correspondence.
• Experience working with youth preferred.

Credentials and/or Education

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience working with students or other youth with various backgrounds including ED, SLD, OHI, Autism and/or ID preferred.
• Must have up-to-date certification in the facility’s Behavior Management Program and have the willingness and ability to apply such skills as needed and/or required in the day-to-day interactions with youth.
• Must have up-to-date certifications in approved courses for CPR/First Aid.
• Maintain valid driver's license and good driving record – preferred.
• Maintain certification in REVIVE! Naloxone administration training (or similar) and be willing to administer naloxone in the event of a suspected opioid overdose.

Physical Requirements

• Ability and willingness to physically perform all functions of the facility’s Behavior Management Program.
• Good physical health.
• Ability to traverse inside and outside of the property, and other sites, including uneven terrain.
• Periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds, regularly lift up to 15 pounds.

Travel Requirements

• Periodic transportation of a client as needed or required.
• Periodic travel to other locations as needed or required.