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6 Apr 2016

Full-Time Adult Assistant – Bridgeport – Sherman Oaks campus

The Help Group – Posted by thehelpgroup1 –  Anywhere

Job Description

The Help Group is a large (900+ employees) innovative organization serving adolescents and young adults with special needs. Founded in 1975, The Help Group is the largest, most innovative and comprehensive nonprofit organization of its kind in the United States serving children with special needs related to autism, Asperger’s disorder, learning disabilities, ADHD, mental retardation, abuse and emotional problems.

POSITION: Adult Assistant – Bridgeport – Sherman Oaks campus

QUALIFICATIONS:
• High School diploma or equivalent and relevant experience in the field of special education.
• Must demonstrate capabilities in assisting with all aspects of classroom instruction, including teaching, implementing behavior plans, and controlling student behavior using a positive approach.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE:
• Ability to follow a client (by running and/or walking) who is experiencing significant behavioral problems or has become Absent Without Leave (AWOL) from the facility (clients can be up to six feet tall and weigh over 200 pounds).
• Ability to apply Hands on management techniques according to Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training Program (CPI).
• Be certified in (CPI), and use these procedures as needed according to school policy for situation control in a crisis.
• Assist the classroom teacher with all aspects of instruction in a special education classroom.
• Have and employ a working knowledge of each student’s Individual Education Plan (I.E.P.).
• Instruct individual and small group lessons as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Assist as needed during class lessons with behavior control, prompting, reinforcement, etc.
• Report any suspected child abuse immediately to the Dean of Students.
• Consult with Teacher and/or Dean of Students to alleviate behavioral problems on transportation.
• Perform duties as assigned by the classroom teacher, assisting with bulletin boards, materials preparation, etc.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Able to run after and/or walk quickly after a client.
• Able to provide crisis intervention and apply Hands on management techniques according to Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training Program (CPI) (clients can be over 6 feet tall and weigh over 200lbs).
• Able to sit on the floor, bend, stoop, kneel, squat, etc. for prolonged periods of time.
• Able to engage in all clients’ physical education activities and athletics, including running, jumping, standing, turning, twisting, etc

The Help Group offers wonderful training opportunities, a supportive, professional work environment and great benefits, including:
• Salary differential for bilingual candidates
• A 100% employer-sponsored health insurance plan
• Dental, vision, and life insurance
• 403b Retirement Savings
• Flexible Savings Account
• Vacation and Sick Leave

To learn more about The Help Group visit www.thehelpgroup.org

How to Apply

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please send your resume, cover letter and salary history to [email protected].

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