Job Overview of Support Aide

Now Offering $1000 Sign On Bonus for this Position and approx. 8 Weeks of Vacation for this Position

The Full Time Support Aide is responsible to maintain a safe predictable and therapeutic living environment for children in care on campus by supporting the children and staff so that programming takes place with minimal disruption. With the direction and support of the school administration and Captain of Support, Support Aide provides close supervision, instruction, counseling, and support to all of the children during program activities. They will assist students with transitions; intervene when there are conflicts between students, and respond to crisis when needed. The Captain of Support will assign the Support Aide to their appropriate posts in accordance to the needs of the school and campus. The Support Aide will develop a positive appropriate relationship with the students and the classroom staff in proximity to their assignment as designed by the Captain of Support to offer a unified therapeutic services and environment. They will work as part of a multidisciplinary team that includes teachers, certified teaching assistants, support staff, Psychologists, Social Workers and other professionals.

Schedule: Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri: 8:00 AM until 3:45 PM, Wednesday 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM. This position is a 12 month position based on Orchard School Calendar, with mandated six-week summer program.

Essential Duties of Support Aide

Key duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Responds to crisis in a timely manner.
• Is flexible, supportive, and accommodating in crisis or unplanned situations.
• Knows and complies with agency standards regarding Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and restraint.
• Provides children with appropriate supervision at all times.
• Adheres to school programming plan and routines.
• Remains positively engaged with children at all times, throughout the workday.
• Actively participates in team discussions and cooperates to follow through on safety plans, BIPS etc.
• Completes all paperwork requirements clearly, accurately and in a timely fashion.
• Actively participates in training opportunities and supervisory discussions.
• Attends meetings and trainings as required.
• Honors Sanctuary Commitments and uses Sanctuary Tools in all day to day activities.
• Avoids power struggles with children and provides continuous support and encouragement.
• Completes critical incident reports as appropriate.
• Completes facility work requests as necessary.
• Treats all children, families and co-workers with respect & courtesy.
• Supports overall strategic plan of the organization
• Ability to adhere to our organization's core values and commitments

Essential Qualifications of Support Aide

Key qualifications include:

• Minimum of High School Diploma with 5 years of related experience or an Associate degree with 2 years of experience or Bachelor's with one year of experience in a support aide or similar
• Minimum one year experience with emotionally troubled children
• Good Oral and Written Communication Skills.
• High Emotional Intelligence

• Ability to self-regulate
• Ability to access and utilize ADP app on smartphone or other device for access to agency programs

Physical/Travel Requirements of Support Aide

• Candidates who are successfully hired, must participate in our Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training which concludes with a written and verbal test, and you will be evaluated on conducting a proper physical restraint.
• Must possess ability to sit, stand, walk, run, climb stairs, and lifts weights of up to 30lbs.
• Have physical capacity to restrain or assist in the restraint of a child.

The employee must be able to meet these requirements with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Benefits of Support Aide

• Generous PTO, holidays, personal and sick time
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Benefits
• 401(k) Employer Contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Aflac Benefits
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Employer Paid STD, LTD and Life Insurance
• Professional Development

Disclaimer

Nothing in this job description restricts Andrus’ right to modify the duties/responsibilities of this job at any time, with or without advanced notice.

EEO Statement

Andrus is an equal opportunity employer.