Instructional Paraprofessional School Aide - Full Time - Behavioral Health

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!

Compensation

Minimum rate of $23.13 Hourly

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. This job position is a 10-month benefit eligible position.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

• Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
• Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
• Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
• Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
• Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
• Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits. The final compensation and benefits package will be discussed during the interview process.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.

Our Network

Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is a Mandatory Influenza Vaccination Facility

As a courtesy to assist you in your job search, we would like to send your resume to other areas of our Hackensack Meridian Health network who may have current openings that fit your skills and experience.