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Behavioral Health Associate- Educational Aide

Job Type

Full Time, Non-Exempt

About the Role

The Behavioral Health Associate in the Residential Education Program is responsible for working with clients in an educational setting to facilitate client growth towards treatment plan goals. The successful candidate for this position must be able to role model positive social skills and appropriate, healthy behaviors on a consistent basis, even in high-stress situations.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

  • Ensuring the safety and security of clients

  • Supporting clients during day-to-day activities in school setting, using therapeutic interventions and the Teaching Family Model

  • Supporting students with completing schoolwork in all academic areas 

  • Accompanying and supporting students in community school settings 

  • Completing daily progress notes, weekly data tracking, and monthly progress reports on clients in the school

  • Working in tandem with other organizations/individuals including Probation Officers, Social Workers, parents, and Mental Health Clinicians to meet the needs of clients.


Primary Objectives:

  • To facilitate client growth towards treatment goals over time

  • To support clients in meeting educational goals over time 

  • To work with Program Supervisors, Case Managers, and other treatment team members to facilitate treatment plans for all clients

  • Meet the expectations of the Alaska Core Competencies by receiving consistent feedback from supervision staff 

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED

  • 21 years of age+

  • Valid Alaska Drivers License and clean driving record

  • Basic knowledge of office equipment and computers, including word processing and email

  • Must be able to obtain First Aid/CPR and MANDT certification following hire

  • Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening

  • Experience or coursework in Education (strongly preferred) 

  • Experience in Behavioral Health, Social Services, or working with Youth (preferred)

Benefits

Pay Range: $19.60- $25.20/hr DOE

Benefits: Health insurance, HRA, Health Insurance Waiver Monthly Stipend, Life insurance, free access to RYC's Fitness Center, 403 B Retirement plan 5% annual employer contribution, paid leave, and 8 paid holidays.

Application Instructions

Interested applicants, please click "Apply Now" button below to apply.

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The mission of Residential Youth Care is to advocate for and foster the safety and well-being of youth at risk and their families so they may lead productive lives.

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Contact Us

2506 First Avenue

Ketchikan, AK 99901

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(907) 225-4664

info@rycalaska.com

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