Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE)
Behavior Health Aide Disabilities
Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE), Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Behavior Health Aide Disabilities
Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE)
Join to apply for the
Behavior Health Aide Disabilities
role at
Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE) .
To apply via text the word instructaide to 213 513 7223. Position Compensation 2251hr 2882hr plus excellent benefits.
Job Purpose Under general supervision of the Disabilities Manager the Instructional Aide Disabilities works with an assigned caseload of single children or small groups of children having special needs and/or challenging behaviors and regularly interfaces with educational and program staff to assure that students are meeting individual development plans and progress objectives. Talks with educational and program staff regarding student progress facilitates positive interactions and acceptance. Performs clerical and technical support to the Disabilities services area and shares observations to improve progress.
Position Responsibilities Work with teachers and program staff to understand the context of specific disabilities in relation to classroom behaviors and learning needs. Review individual development plans and communicate with teaching staff about methods and tools to facilitate learning. Assist center based teaching staff by providing temporary one on one support for children with special needs and/or challenging behaviors as assigned by the Disabilities Manager. Develop positive relationships with his/her assigned students based on patience, understanding and respect. Assist children in developing positive peer relationships, master self‑help skills, follow safety rules and reach their full potential. Consider learning objectives and instructional techniques related to the lesson plans. Provide comments that can be integrated into children’s evaluation and planning. Assist teaching staff and the Disabilities Manager in monitoring and documenting the children’s progress and maintains comprehensive files. Assist the Disabilities Manager in setting up and conducting staff and parent training to provide skills to meet the needs of special needs children and to disseminate information. Ability to work with children of varying abilities and adhere to Individual Educational Plans (IEP), Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP). Adhere to and implements agency policies and procedures. Provides culturally and linguistically appropriate customer service to parents, children, community representatives, members and all PACE staff daily. Accurately completes all assigned paperwork and documentation on a timely basis according to agency policies and procedures. Attend all assigned meetings and trainings as required by the program. Supports and ensures the achievement of recruitment and enrollment goals. Assist in accomplishing the program’s non‑federal share through the access of community resources, services, donations, discounts and/or goods. Other duties as assigned within the scope of the position.
Qualifications Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Education and Work Experience – High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required. Education or coursework related to child development, special education, counseling or another related field from an accredited college or university is required. Must have some behavior training and experience. Two years of experience working with children with special needs/challenging behaviors including experience working with children with IEPs/IFSPs. Knowledge and Skills: Ability to effectively collect record and interpret behavior data and use the data to develop behavior plans. Must be a team player with outstanding interpersonal skills. Must have good organizational, time‑management, written/oral communication and observation skills. Basic computer skills required including knowledge of e‑mail, internet and Microsoft Office applications. Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus but not required.
Special Conditions Valid California Driver’s License and access to an automobile with adequate insurance coverage. Must pass the following background checks prior to start of employment: Sex Offender Registry, Child Abuse and Neglect State Registry, State or Tribal Criminal History Check including fingerprints, FBI Criminal History Check including fingerprints. Must have verification of TB clearance at time of employment to be renewed every four years. Must complete a physical examination at time of employment to be renewed every four years. Provide proof of the following immunizations as required: Measles, Pertussis, Whooping Cough, Influenza and COVID‑19. Must complete 15 clock hours of professional development annually that builds the knowledge, experience, skills and abilities of staff to improve child, family and staff outcomes. Of this, a minimum of 50 of the 15 hours or 75 hours must be focused on the specific content area or job assignment. Must also complete an annual Professional Development Plan (PDP) to be reviewed three times during the year.
Physical Demands The working conditions and physical demands of this position will be those that must be met to successfully perform the essential duties of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. The physical environment the incumbent will work in is typically a preschool environment with moderate noise levels that would be expected in that type of work environment. Outdoor and indoor supervision of playgrounds workplace for on‑going periods occurs regularly. Lift and carry up to 45 lbs or more. The individual must be able to work with children at their eye level and always maintain visual supervision of children as well as hear, communicate and comprehend effectively with children, staff and parents. The individual also must be able to walk, sit, kneel, crawl, carry, push, pull and participate in activities indoors and outdoors as needed in an environment with children and adults.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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Join to apply for the
Behavior Health Aide Disabilities
role at
Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE) .
To apply via text the word instructaide to 213 513 7223. Position Compensation 2251hr 2882hr plus excellent benefits.
Job Purpose Under general supervision of the Disabilities Manager the Instructional Aide Disabilities works with an assigned caseload of single children or small groups of children having special needs and/or challenging behaviors and regularly interfaces with educational and program staff to assure that students are meeting individual development plans and progress objectives. Talks with educational and program staff regarding student progress facilitates positive interactions and acceptance. Performs clerical and technical support to the Disabilities services area and shares observations to improve progress.
Position Responsibilities Work with teachers and program staff to understand the context of specific disabilities in relation to classroom behaviors and learning needs. Review individual development plans and communicate with teaching staff about methods and tools to facilitate learning. Assist center based teaching staff by providing temporary one on one support for children with special needs and/or challenging behaviors as assigned by the Disabilities Manager. Develop positive relationships with his/her assigned students based on patience, understanding and respect. Assist children in developing positive peer relationships, master self‑help skills, follow safety rules and reach their full potential. Consider learning objectives and instructional techniques related to the lesson plans. Provide comments that can be integrated into children’s evaluation and planning. Assist teaching staff and the Disabilities Manager in monitoring and documenting the children’s progress and maintains comprehensive files. Assist the Disabilities Manager in setting up and conducting staff and parent training to provide skills to meet the needs of special needs children and to disseminate information. Ability to work with children of varying abilities and adhere to Individual Educational Plans (IEP), Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP). Adhere to and implements agency policies and procedures. Provides culturally and linguistically appropriate customer service to parents, children, community representatives, members and all PACE staff daily. Accurately completes all assigned paperwork and documentation on a timely basis according to agency policies and procedures. Attend all assigned meetings and trainings as required by the program. Supports and ensures the achievement of recruitment and enrollment goals. Assist in accomplishing the program’s non‑federal share through the access of community resources, services, donations, discounts and/or goods. Other duties as assigned within the scope of the position.
Qualifications Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Education and Work Experience – High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required. Education or coursework related to child development, special education, counseling or another related field from an accredited college or university is required. Must have some behavior training and experience. Two years of experience working with children with special needs/challenging behaviors including experience working with children with IEPs/IFSPs. Knowledge and Skills: Ability to effectively collect record and interpret behavior data and use the data to develop behavior plans. Must be a team player with outstanding interpersonal skills. Must have good organizational, time‑management, written/oral communication and observation skills. Basic computer skills required including knowledge of e‑mail, internet and Microsoft Office applications. Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus but not required.
Special Conditions Valid California Driver’s License and access to an automobile with adequate insurance coverage. Must pass the following background checks prior to start of employment: Sex Offender Registry, Child Abuse and Neglect State Registry, State or Tribal Criminal History Check including fingerprints, FBI Criminal History Check including fingerprints. Must have verification of TB clearance at time of employment to be renewed every four years. Must complete a physical examination at time of employment to be renewed every four years. Provide proof of the following immunizations as required: Measles, Pertussis, Whooping Cough, Influenza and COVID‑19. Must complete 15 clock hours of professional development annually that builds the knowledge, experience, skills and abilities of staff to improve child, family and staff outcomes. Of this, a minimum of 50 of the 15 hours or 75 hours must be focused on the specific content area or job assignment. Must also complete an annual Professional Development Plan (PDP) to be reviewed three times during the year.
Physical Demands The working conditions and physical demands of this position will be those that must be met to successfully perform the essential duties of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. The physical environment the incumbent will work in is typically a preschool environment with moderate noise levels that would be expected in that type of work environment. Outdoor and indoor supervision of playgrounds workplace for on‑going periods occurs regularly. Lift and carry up to 45 lbs or more. The individual must be able to work with children at their eye level and always maintain visual supervision of children as well as hear, communicate and comprehend effectively with children, staff and parents. The individual also must be able to walk, sit, kneel, crawl, carry, push, pull and participate in activities indoors and outdoors as needed in an environment with children and adults.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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