Job Description

 The One on One Educational Aide is responsible to create the premier therapeutic Educational Treatment experience that meets and exceeds expectations both now and in the future through the implementation of each Consumer Experience Model (CEM) stage: (1) Pre-admission; (2) Admission; (3) Service Delivery; (4) Pre-discharge; and (5) Discharge. In the course of each consumer’s service delivery, the Front-line Education Specialist implements the prescribed Individual Education Plan in pursuit of the Desired Outcome of Treatment in a manner that communicates and instills Hope for their future, Safety at all times, Trust unconditionally, and Opportunity always. The Front-line Education Specialist facilitates these outcomes through each stage of the consumers’ Life Experience Model by (1) Knowing their Story; (2) Promoting Strengths; (3) Teaching and Learning, (4) Encouragement; and (5) Celebrating Success and engages each consumer in their life experience by providing opportunities for Living, Learning, Working, and Participating in the course of each consumer’s journey towards their Desired Outcome of Treatment. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

·        Possess a High School diploma or GED Equivalent. A Bachelors Degree in a Human Service, Education, Occupational Therapy, Recreational Therapy, Art Therapy or related field is preferred;

·        Possess a valid Paraprofessional certification in the respective state of operation (preferred);

·        Meet all licensing requirements set forth by the respective state of operation;

·        Possess a valid, regular (non-probationary) state driver’s license if the individual will be driving either their personal vehicle for on-the-job purposes or any agency vehicles;

·        Possess personal vehicle insurance that meets the minimum expectations/coverage if the employee will be driving their personal vehicle for on-the-job purposes as detailed in the PCS Transportation Policy

·        Meet the background check requirements for each state’s regulations;

·        Successfully pass an initial medical examination and pass a drug screening, which provides evidence that they are free from communicable diseases, including active tuberculosis or conditions which prohibit them from reasonably performing the assigned duties, except as provided for by the ADA. Staff will be reexamined on a regular basis.

·        Possess a minimum of one (1) year experience working with consumers meeting the program admissions criteria in an educational setting (preferred);

·        Have demonstrated leadership ability: the ability to integrate the vision of the organization with all supportive services and personnel;

·        Have demonstrated leadership in maintaining high standards of professional behavior for self and staff;

·        Have excellent organizational, problem solving, creative and independent thinking skills;

·        Have demonstrated cultural competency and a commitment to diversity management;

Broadstep Behavioral Health, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, prohibits discrimination based on the following protected categories: race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex/gender, marital status, civil status, domestic partnership status, familial status, religion, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or disability.

Company Description

Broadstep has been a leader in providing a continuum of physical, emotional, and mental support for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), mental illness, and co-occurring disorders for over 45 years.