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Hackensack Meridian Health Instructional Paraprofessional School Aide - Full Time - Behavioral Health in Belle Mead, New Jersey
Overview
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
The Instructional Paraprofessional School Aide assists with the overall management and supervision of students, assists with crisis intervention including hands-on intervention and conflict resolution, assists with the implementation of behavioral intervention plans, and assists with the collection of data related to student progress. Incorporates the organization's Mission, Values, and Service Standard Behavior guidelines in the fulfillment of all duties and responsibilities.
Responsibilities
A day in the life of an Instructional Paraprofessional School Aide at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:
Assists in the supervision of students during all aspects of the school day: arrival, departure, lunchtime, during instructional periods, during extra-curricular activities and field trips, outside the classroom between classes, and escorting students as they travel across campus.
Assists with implementing crisis management plans including the following: conducting or assisting with conflict resolution; supervising students during time-out; supervising and managing students not involved in the crisis; assisting with de-escalation of a pre-crisis situation; providing hands-on intervention as part of a crisis intervention team; and assisting with post-crisis follow-up activities.
Assists staff with the development, implementation and evaluation of behavioral intervention plans, including reporting behavioral observations and the review of pertinent behavioral and academic data.
Assists with gathering and maintaining data pertinent to student behavior, including daily behavior ratings, documentation of critical incidents, attendance, documenting property damage.
Attends staff meetings as scheduled.
Maintains constructive relationships with other staff members.
Maintains positive and appropriate relationships with students.
Seeks assistance from appropriate personnel whenever student related or school related problems occur.
Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
Qualifications
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
Bachelor's/Associate's Degree in education, social work, psychology or related field and minimum of one year experience working with children in a group setting or a High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs with a minimum of three years experience working with children in a group setting.
NJDOE Criminal History Review
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
- AHA HeartSaver First Aid CPR AED Certification, or completed within the first 90 days of employment.
If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!
Job ID 2024-149053
Department EMS Instruction
Site East Mountain School
Job Location US-NJ-Belle Mead
Position Type Full Time with Benefits
Standard Hours Per Week 36
Shift Day
Shift Hours Days
Weekend Work No Weekends Required
On Call Work No On-Call Required
Holiday Work No Holidays Required