BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION AIDE

CHAIL is a youth, family, and community focused 501(c)(3) organization with multiple locations and 450 staff, located in Peoria, IL. For over 160 years CHAIL has been helping the kids and families who need it most.  Children’s Home Association of Illinois (CHAIL) is the largest social service agency for youth and families in downstate Illinois. The services we provide don’t just impact the individual child, they create positive ripple effects within their immediate family, neighborhood, community, and world by providing an opportunity to thrive.

Here at CHAIL, employees experience a “People First - Culture of Care” working atmosphere. From the most tenured staff to the newest team member, everyone is welcomed into a community that prioritizes diversity, equity, wellness, belonging, and good health. Starting with our CEO/President and migrating to every employee, this agency takes pride in taking care of each other. We believe if our employees are cared for, they can better live out the mission of the agency which is to help the kids and families who need it most. By putting our people first at CHAIL, they have the opportunity to share their expertise, talents, and passions with clients as they are changing the lives of the kids who will change the world. Our employees at CHAIL will tell you that they love working for the agency because they love what the agency does!  

About the Position:

This position works with students who are struggling to meet the classroom expectations.  It may include helping the student get back on track in the classroom or working with a student that has been removed from class.  The ultimate goal is to build relationships and teach the students coping skills that they can use when they become frustrated.  Communication takes place between this position and the teachers to make a plan of student expectations.  This position requires the use of physical restraints for students that are at danger of hurting themselves or someone else.  Flexibility and communication are essential as each day is unpredictable in terms of which students need help and which interventions will be utilized.  Maintain responsibility and supervision for students who leave the classroom environment collaborate with behavior management, help monitor and evaluate students’ behavior at school, be proactive with assisting students in a crisis situation; gain rapport and office support to students and maintain professional boundaries and demeanor.

The preferred candidate will have a thorough knowledge of youth development, childhood trauma, special education, and a school-based system in addition to experience working in a setting with youth and children exposed to trauma.

 Job Qualifications: 

• Para-professional Certificate required or ability to obtain a Para-professional Certificate. 
• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, Social Work, Education or related field preferred.   
• Strong interpersonal skills, maturity and sensitivity to cultural and individual differences in students, staff, and families served.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work within a treatment team.
• Ability to handle job related manners in a professional, diplomatic and confidential manner.  
• Hearing and speaking ability which allows for effective oral communication of information.
• Ability to physically transport self and students to various locations.
• Physical and emotional stamina to effectively handle job related issues and stress.
• Physical ability to perform physical restraints.

Benefits:

• PTO (paid-time-off) accrual 3 weeks first year (full-time)
• 9 paid holidays
• 1 floating holiday
• Sick Leave accrual 12 days per year (full-time)
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401K with company match
• Company paid life insurance, STD and LTD
• Supplemental life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Opportunity to Further Education

CHAIL 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.