Job Details

Position Summary:

The Behavior Support Aide provides compassionate, individualized support to a non-verbal individual with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), epilepsy, and cerebral palsy (CP). This role focuses on implementing behavioral and medical care plans, promoting communication through an augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) device, assisting with physical needs, and creating a safe, supportive environment across home, school, and community settings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement the individual's Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) using consistent, proactive strategies.
• Support and encourage the use of an AAC device (e.g., tablet, speech-generating device) for communication throughout all activities.
• Follow the individual's Seizure Action Plan (SAP) - recognize signs of seizures, respond appropriately, and record detailed post-event documentation.
• Assist with mobility and physical needs related to cerebral palsy, including use of wheelchairs, gait trainers, orthotics, or adaptive seating.
• Support participation in educational, recreational, and daily living activities in a respectful, encouraging manner.
• Provide hands-on assistance with feeding, hygiene, dressing, or toileting when needed.
• Create a predictable, structured routine that supports the individual's sensory, behavioral, and medical needs.
• Monitor, document, and communicate behavioral data, seizure activity, physical status, and AAC use.
• Foster independence, choice-making, and engagement in the individual's daily life.
• Collaborate closely with family, therapists, medical providers, and educators.
• Attend required trainings and maintain up-to-date certification in First Aid/CPR, seizure response, and behavioral support (e.g., CPI or PRO-ACT).

Qualifications:

• • High school diploma or GED required; associate's or bachelor's degree in psychology, education, special education, or a related field preferred.
  • Experience working with individuals with autism, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, or non-verbal communication needs is strongly preferred.
  • Familiarity with or willingness to be trained on AAC devices and communication systems.
  • Ability to lift or transfer individuals using safe techniques or mobility equipment.
  • Patient, calm, observant, and flexible in adapting to changing needs.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • CPR/First Aid Certification required

Physical Demands Of This Role:

• Ability to lift/support individuals and adaptive equipment (up to 120 lbs.], depending on individual's needs)
• Able to stand, walk, sit, kneel, and assist with physical transitions multiple times per day.
• Must be able to respond quickly in case of medical or behavioral emergencies.

If you need assistance at any time, please contact Krystle at (650) ###-#### or at ...@brushhogtreecare.com

Job Type: Contractor, Wednesday - Friday weekly

Travel Expectations: Up to 50%