Description

AGENCY OVERVIEW

Since our founding in 1895 in Marin County as an orphanage – and through subsequent years as Sunny Hills Services – Side By Side has been at the forefront of best practices in child welfare, working with the most vulnerable youth in our community. Today, Side By Side operates in four counties – Marin, Alameda, Sonoma, and Napa – across the Bay Area, reaching nearly 2,000 children, young adults, and family members per year with much-needed services related to behavioral and mental health, early intervention in schools, LGBTQIA support, transitional housing for foster youth, and special education.

Side By Side places high value on individuals with a passion for helping underserved youth and families in a collaborative and inclusive work culture. We strive to work together to create a trauma-informed workplace where we walk the walk of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging principles. 

Side By Side is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Irene M. Hunt School (Hunt School) is a nonpublic, K - 12 day school that provides a therapeutic environment where students develop the capability to regulate their behavior, maintain focus and resilience, and form healthy, trusting relationships – all foundational elements for lifelong learning. With our committed support, students address challenges and build on their core strengths, with the goal of ultimately returning to their neighborhood public school setting equipped with the skills to thrive socially and academically.

We supplement our comprehensive state-adopted curriculum with a wide range of enrichment for students, including exposure to music and theater. In addition to the school-wide positive behavior program and customized student support plans, students receive personalized mental health treatment and other specialized services according to their individualized education plans.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The 1:1 Aide supports the teacher and classroom teams and provides direct student support through the implementation of the given academic/positive behavioral intervention program designed by classroom teams/school personnel. TA is responsible for implementing student lessons, behavior management, intervening in crisis situations, and liaison with other program staff.

COMPENSATION

This position is part-time at 32.5 hours/week and an hourly rate of pay between $22.00 AND $28.00 based on

education and years of experience.

BENEFITS

Benefits outlined below are for employees working 30 hours a week. Benefits for part-time employees are calculated based on number of hours worked.

• Vacation corresponds to school district closure schedule
• 2 weeks of sick leave for F/T employees with 4 additional for school staff
• 10 paid holidays per year and 1 Self-Care Anniversary Day each year 
• 100% employer-paid Medical for F/T employees including platinum level Kaiser Permanente insurance or Anthem options
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Long Term Disability insurance up to $9,000 per month, plus $50,000 Life and AD&D insurance
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Professional development and other learning opportunities including unlimited access to over 1,000 behavioral health courses online. Side By Side is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer 
• FREE Employee Assistance Program including up to 10 complimentary personal counseling sessions per problem, per year for staff and dependents
• Employee recognition program with $1,000 bonus awards
• Employee referral bonus of up to $1,000

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists the teacher with implementing the students’ Individual Education Plans (IEP)
• Provides instructional support in content areas, as directed by the teacher
• Implements the classroom or milieu behavior management system, including coaching students so that they are able to quickly return to school tasks
• Intervenes during crises situations, including implementation of Pro-ACT or equivalent
• Helps maintain the physical school environment to keep it functional, safe, and clean
• Supervises students during class breaks and during lunch
• Plan, participate in, and/or facilitate recreational activities of various sorts (i.e. athletic, arts, and crafts, off-campus trips, cultural awareness, etc.).
• Maintain consistent awareness of client’s whereabouts to ensure safety; including directing clients to appropriate groups or areas in the milieu or school.
• Prepares and duplicates written assignments, as needed
• Supports in record keeping, as directed by the teacher
• Transitions the students in an orderly manner during transportation transitions between the car/bus and classroom.
• Confers with agency staff on student status or the need for additional behavior planning.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• AA degree or its equivalent in college credits (at least 60 college credits)
• BA/BS degree preferred
• Insurable by SHS automobile policy based on DMV record.
• Experience working in a school or treatment setting for students with learning or social/emotional problems.
• Pro-Act and/or CPR certification helpful
• Please note that the COVID-19 vaccination is mandated for all Side by Side staff, except in the cases of approved medical or religious accommodations.

Note: The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has issued new requirements for health care and congregant care facilities to decrease the risk of COVID-19 outbreaks. Based on the CDPH public health mandate, all candidates for positions at Side by Side must provide proof of vaccination. Side by Side will consider applicants with ADA and Title VII exemptions on a case-by-case basis.

Side by Side provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.