Behavioral Aide

Would you like to work for a non-profit, Top Workplace honored organization, where your contributions make a major impact on the lives of the children and families that we serve?

Join a family of experienced mental health professionals and counselors dedicated to providing kids, and each other, the kindness, respect, and encouragement they need to succeed. If you would like to work for an organization where the decisions YOU make can impact youth and families of Central Virginia, then Elk Hill Farm, Inc. is the place for you!

We are an organization that:

• Is honored as a Top Workplace
• Is Virginia Living Wage Certified
• Has talented, hardworking employees
• Advocates for mental health issues
• Offers competitive benefits, pay and pet insurance
• Has a generous PTO and Holiday package
• Offers a 401(k) plan with 5% employer match
• Elk Hill is celebrating 50+ years of supporting youth and families across the Commonwealth of Virginia! Stability. Adaptability. Longevity.

Primary Functions:

To create and maintain an environment that enables adolescents to make positive changes in attitude, values, and behavior through a day program treatment modality; to coordinate and administer the in-school suspension and re-entry programs.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise students during in-house suspension and those who re-enter Day School program after suspension
• Work with the Head of School to coordinate consequences for students
• Monitor hallway activity
• Assist in problem solving/conflict resolutions with students
• Serve as contact person for consultation, educational, and disciplinary actions for students with teachers and counselors
• Provide assistance in classrooms when extra coverage is necessary
• Maintain a high standard of childcare during coverage, including documentation
• Provide a positive model at all times
• Build positive, caring relationships with the youth
• Advocate the rights of the youth
• Conduct documented individual treatment sessions
• Conduct family counseling sessions, both individual and group
• Work closely with referring agencies and parents, keeping them informed both verbally and in progress reports
• Model high professional standards in interactions with students, families, agency workers, and staff members
• Work towards annual goals for personal and professional development
• Assist in pre-placement interviews when needed
• Facilitate group recreational activities
• Work cooperatively with staff to improve the quality of the total program
• Work to promote an atmosphere of openness, honesty, and understanding among students, staff, and other persons associated with Elk Hill
• Demonstrate a high level of competence, motivation, and commitment as a staff member
• Develop and implement service plans for students
• Perform other duties as designated by the Head of School or his/her design.
• Ability to assume responsibility and function with minimal supervision
• Ability to facilitate a harmonious working relationship with staff
• Ability to evaluate student progress, maintain records, and make reports
• Knowledge and understanding of cultural diversity and the impact of various socioeconomic characteristics on our youth

Qualifications:

• High School diploma required with three years’ experience working with ED/LD youth; Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred
• Experience teaching Special Education preferred
• Crisis intervention training and experience
• Good physical health
• Ability to work effectively with other staff
• Ability to implement educational plans meeting the individualized needs of students
• Valid driver’s license
• Sense of humor

Employees must have received or willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccination by date of hire to be considered. Proof of vaccination is required. Elk Hill Farm, Inc. is most concerned with the overall health and safety of the youth and families we serve, and staff associated with our organization.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is at the forefront of what we do at Elk Hill, and we enforce respectful communication and cooperation between all. Elk Hill does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Note: Elk Hill reserves the right to change or reassign job duties or combine positions at any time.