Responsibilities

Position Summary:

To assist in the direct care and management of children, adolescent and young adult students (age 5 to 22 years) as prescribed by the physician and treatment team; to provide supervision, safety and crisis management for the student population; to complete documentation of student behavior and participation in programming; to adhere to the scheduled activities; role model positive, mature behavior; utilize positive behavioral strategies to minimize student crisis and maximize success. This position is responsible for assisting the classroom teacher in the implementation of the academic program for each student under their care. The employee will also be involved in generating and implementing programs to remediate behavioral, social, and academic issues for students eligible for special educational service.

Physical Demands: Must be able to:

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities (include, but are not limited to):

Qualifications: Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Good verbal and written skills, ability to rotate shifts and units as necessary, and ability to maintain student’s confidentiality. Knowledge of principles of psychology and child growth and development are useful. Limit-setting, responding to children and adolescents in a caring, mature manner, while maintaining professional boundaries necessary. Must consistently exhibit mental and emotional ability to understand and perform the essential functions of the job.

Education: High school diploma/GED required.

Experience: Six months related experience with adolescents and children or related college coursework in a related field. Previous experience working with people with intellectual disabilities or developmental delays preferred.

Licensure: Current Virginia driver’s licensure with an acceptable driving record, CPR certification, First Aid Certificate, and Crisis Management Certification.