Location: White Plains,NY, USA
Salary: $18 - $20 per hourMonday - FridaySchool settingExperience with special needs population is a mustAmergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Behavioral Classroom Aide. The Behavioral Classroom Aide provides behavioral support services in the school setting.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Provides personal care and behavioral assistance/interventions to assigned student(s).Assisting students with:Class room activitiesGroomingEating/Meal preparationToiletingAssisting with ambulation and transfer servicesManagement of assault/difficult behaviorCrisis InterventionEncouraging IndependenceMaintaining student safetyImplementation of behavioral plansChanges in assignment due to client request must be verifiedBehavioral Aide is to confirm schedule weekly with Amergis office staff.Documents care per Amergis policies and proceduresCommunication notes or incident logs are filled out and turned in on a timely basis when necessary.Other duties as assignedMinimum Requirements:High School diploma or its equivalent.Associates degree in behavioral studies or related field, or equivalent experience preferred.Full command, verbal and written, of the English language.Current Health Certificate (if applicable)Current CPR card.Current TB Skin test or Chest X-raySuccessful completion of Company testing processBenefitsAt Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:Competitive pay & weekly paychecksHealth, dental, vision, and life insurance401(k) savings planAwards and recognition programs*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.About AmergisAmergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.