Autism Aide | Pingree Center at Valley Behavioral Health

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Behavioral Techniques, De-escalation, Intervention, Client Support, Classroom Assistance, Skills Group Participation, Educational Support, Documentation, Care Plan Implementation, Hygiene Assistance, Professional Development, CPR Certification, Safety Care Certification

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Description Program: Pingree Center Pay: Range starts at $16.50/hour (pay is calculated based on years of related experience) Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm Benefit Highlights On-Demand Pay allows access to a portion of earned wages before the usual payday. Time off includes 15 days of annual accrued paid time off, which increases by one day with each year of service, 10 paid holidays, 2 wellness days, and paid parental leave. Full-time and part-time (30+ hours) team members are eligible for health, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, financial protection, and pet insurance. Your out-of-pocket medical costs of up to $2000 for individuals and $4000 for families may qualify for reimbursement through our Garner HRA. In addition, based on the medical plan you choose, you can utilize pre-tax dollars to pay for eligible healthcare costs with an HSA, which includes a company match of up to $900 for individuals and $1800 for a family. We help our team members with tuition reimbursement, new licensure reimbursement, and career training and development. Valley also participates in Utah and federal student loan forgiveness programs. Our discounts and perks program provides more than $4500 in savings on everything from pizza to the zoo to movie tickets to oil changes! 401(k) retirement program allows for pre-tax and post-tax contributions and includes a company match up to 6% of your annual salary. Why Valley? Since 1984, Valley Behavioral Health has helped thousands of adults, children, and families access high-quality behavioral health care. As the largest non-profit community behavioral health provider in the Intermountain Region, Valley offers a comprehensive range of services to ensure each individual receives the personalized care they need to heal and grow. You will belong in a community where you can be yourself, grow your career, and embrace new opportunities. Valley is committed to being an organization that promotes authenticity and encourages opportunities for success. Job Summary & Deliverables The Autism Aide provides educational and developmental support to children with autism in a classroom setting. The Autism Aide assists the treatment team by helping clients learn skills and behaviors to be successful in their home and community environments. Assists clients with participation in the classroom, skills groups, and educational support as assigned Assists the treatment team in providing academic structure through the application of behavioral techniques and procedures Assists in de-escalating clients when necessary or intervening when the behavior of an individual poses a threat of harm to themselves and/or others Supports client health by assisting with hygiene responsibilities as required Follows agency documentation policies for all phases of treatment, including assessments, care plans, treatment transitions and discharge plans, and client care. Participates in ongoing professional development activities to meet licensure, certification, and/or other agency requirements Requirements Education High School diploma or equivalent Licenses/Certificates CPR certification Safety Care certification Driving positions require current driver’s license – must be 21 years old

Responsibilities

The Autism Aide supports children with autism in a classroom environment by helping them learn necessary skills and behaviors for success in their home and community. This involves assisting with classroom participation, applying behavioral techniques under the treatment team's guidance, and intervening during client escalations when necessary.