Position Summary
We are seeking compassionate, dependable, and trauma-informed aides to provide individualized support to children and adolescents with behavioral, emotional, and developmental challenges. You will support youth placed in out-of-home care settings, who may require 24-hour coverage (with a maximum of 8-hour shifts per day). The role involves implementing structured behavioral plans, providing emotional support, ensuring safety, and reinforcing therapeutic goals in educational or residential settings.
## Job Summary
Direct Support & Supervision
- Provide continuous one-on-one support, supervision, and behavioral guidance based on the individual’s IEP or treatment plan.
- Implement and reinforce strategies from behavior intervention plans (BIPs), IEP accommodations, or individualized care plans.
- Assist youth with activities of daily living (ADLs) as needed, including hygiene, routines, transportation, and meal provision/supervision.
- Ensure the physical and emotional safety of the assigned youth at all times.
- Manage crises using approved de-escalation techniques and report incidents immediately.
Documentation & Communication
- Maintain accurate, timely hourly and daily progress notes, incident reports, and communication logs.
- Participate in shift handovers and team meetings to discuss youth progress and support needs.
- Communicate professionally with teachers, therapists, caregivers, and team members.
Support in Residential Settings
- For out-of-home placements: provide support during structured day and night routines, including overnight shifts if scheduled.
Required:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Ability to pass state and federal criminal background checks.
- Willingness to undergo and pass pre-employment drug screening.
- May require occasional flexibility to work rotating shifts (morning, afternoon, or overnight) including weekends and holidays as needed.
- Must have proof of eligibility to work in the US.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Desired but not required to have Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) as well as full auto insurance coverage (From time to time, you may be required to transport client to an appointment)
Additional Training (We will train you if you don't have the below)
- Certified Medication Technician (CMT)
- CPR and First Aid certification
- Trauma-Informed Care training
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI)
- Child Safety
- Prior experience working with children/youth with IEPs, behavioral needs, or developmental disabilities.
- Experience in residential, school, or clinical support roles.
Skills & Attributes:
- Patience, empathy, and cultural sensitivity.
- Strong observational and communication skills.
- Ability to remain calm in high-stress situations.
- Ability to follow directions, maintain professional boundaries, and work independently or as part of a team.
- Physical ability to engage in active supervision and respond to behavioral incidents (including lifting, standing for long periods, etc.).
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary
Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Required)
- Certified Medication Technician (CMT) (Required)
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) (Preferred)
- Trauma Informed Care (TIC) (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Anne Arundel County, MD (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Anne Arundel County, MD: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
