Student Support Assistant/Housekeeper
- Pyramid Healthcare
- Johnstown, Pennsylvania
- Full Time
Student Support Assistant/Housekeeper
Johnstown, PA
Classroom Aides
Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities.
Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life's challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services - psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. - that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being.
Student Support Assistant Summary: Student Support Assistants preform an essential role in the delivery of
educational based services. This is a direct care position with a primary responsibility of working 1:1 or in larger
group ratios with students identified with intellectual, emotional or physical disabilities and challenging behaviors.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Student Support Assistant:
Implements, models, and assists staff and caregivers with implementation of itive Behavior Support
Plans and Individual Treatment Plans, as designed by Behavioral Specialists, located in school, home or
community settings as specified in the individual plan.
Collects, compiles, gathers, and organizes student data as required (i.e. collects, enters, and graphs ABA
data) for monthly progress review.
Completes daily required documentation and monitors students appropriately
Supports student development of various behavioral and emotional skills as specified in the PBSP
Assists caregivers and staff with addressing therapeutic needs of the student
Assist with or implement transition programming in the school or community settings.
Assist school personnel (director, administrative assistant, teacher, teacher assistant, etc) or student to
arrange the school's environment to best meet the student's physical and psychological needs.
Assist school personnel with creating, copying, grading of classroom and student materials.
Assist with/document proper crisis intervention, Positive Behavior Support Plan intervention, ABA-based
intervention and prevention techniques.
Perform Personal Care duties with toileting, eating and grooming activities when necessary.
Communicate to the teacher learning issues that a student(s) may be experiencing with assigned tasks.
Demonstrates creativity and flexibility with the daily routine of the school day
Assists with other needs throughout the building (van duty, driving, laundry, cleaning, dietary, etc.)
Participates in in-service trainings, professional development, and supervision sessions.
Performs specific RBT responsibilities as assigned and permitted, based on training experience and
competency.
Completes all trainings as required.
Other duties as assigned
Cleans all areas of the school- Bathrooms, hallways, classrooms, common areas, cafeterias and offices.
Cleans and maintains toilets, urinals, sinks and mirrors
Cleans and maintains all floor areas by vacuuming, mopping or sweeping
Keep bathrooms stocked with clean linens, toiletries and other supplies
Empty trash receptacles and disposes of waste in proper receptacles
Completes work assignments in a timely manner using checklists to communicate completeness.
Uses the appropriate chemicals and supplies according to procedure.
Observes safety precautions
Follows all infection control practices including hand washing techniques, Standard Precautions, and
isolation precautions.
Maintains high quality standards when performing work duties
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Required Qualifications
Education, Licensure, & Experience:
High School Diploma
18 years of age or older
2 or more years' experience working with children in an educational, hospital or home setting.
Experience working with Special Education students in a school setting or behavioral interventions in a community based setting preferred.
Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to problem solve by gathering and analyzing information
Ability to handle a crisis and or potential risk situation and react appropriately
A working knowledge of federal and state standards as well as regulating body and compliance standards.
Upholding staff code of ethics and therapeutic boundaries.
Ability to complete Safety Care within 90 of days after hire.
Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb stairs, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, twist, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 25 pounds. The employee must seldom carry up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet & indoors. This position will require local travel. This position will be scheduled based on operational need & will be required to provide own transportation.
Pyramid CORE Values:
We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us. Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors, and standards. We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values: INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent, and ethical when dealing with clients, staff, and the community. DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily. COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence. PASSION is genuine, compelling, and relent desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare's mission.
Total Rewards for Full-Time Positions:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) with Company Match
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Recognition Programs
Referral Bonus opportunities
And More!
Johnstown, PA
Classroom Aides
Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities.
Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life's challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services - psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. - that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being.
Student Support Assistant Summary: Student Support Assistants preform an essential role in the delivery of
educational based services. This is a direct care position with a primary responsibility of working 1:1 or in larger
group ratios with students identified with intellectual, emotional or physical disabilities and challenging behaviors.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Student Support Assistant:
Implements, models, and assists staff and caregivers with implementation of itive Behavior Support
Plans and Individual Treatment Plans, as designed by Behavioral Specialists, located in school, home or
community settings as specified in the individual plan.
Collects, compiles, gathers, and organizes student data as required (i.e. collects, enters, and graphs ABA
data) for monthly progress review.
Completes daily required documentation and monitors students appropriately
Supports student development of various behavioral and emotional skills as specified in the PBSP
Assists caregivers and staff with addressing therapeutic needs of the student
Assist with or implement transition programming in the school or community settings.
Assist school personnel (director, administrative assistant, teacher, teacher assistant, etc) or student to
arrange the school's environment to best meet the student's physical and psychological needs.
Assist school personnel with creating, copying, grading of classroom and student materials.
Assist with/document proper crisis intervention, Positive Behavior Support Plan intervention, ABA-based
intervention and prevention techniques.
Perform Personal Care duties with toileting, eating and grooming activities when necessary.
Communicate to the teacher learning issues that a student(s) may be experiencing with assigned tasks.
Demonstrates creativity and flexibility with the daily routine of the school day
Assists with other needs throughout the building (van duty, driving, laundry, cleaning, dietary, etc.)
Participates in in-service trainings, professional development, and supervision sessions.
Performs specific RBT responsibilities as assigned and permitted, based on training experience and
competency.
Completes all trainings as required.
Other duties as assigned
Cleans all areas of the school- Bathrooms, hallways, classrooms, common areas, cafeterias and offices.
Cleans and maintains toilets, urinals, sinks and mirrors
Cleans and maintains all floor areas by vacuuming, mopping or sweeping
Keep bathrooms stocked with clean linens, toiletries and other supplies
Empty trash receptacles and disposes of waste in proper receptacles
Completes work assignments in a timely manner using checklists to communicate completeness.
Uses the appropriate chemicals and supplies according to procedure.
Observes safety precautions
Follows all infection control practices including hand washing techniques, Standard Precautions, and
isolation precautions.
Maintains high quality standards when performing work duties
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Required Qualifications
Education, Licensure, & Experience:
High School Diploma
18 years of age or older
2 or more years' experience working with children in an educational, hospital or home setting.
Experience working with Special Education students in a school setting or behavioral interventions in a community based setting preferred.
Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to problem solve by gathering and analyzing information
Ability to handle a crisis and or potential risk situation and react appropriately
A working knowledge of federal and state standards as well as regulating body and compliance standards.
Upholding staff code of ethics and therapeutic boundaries.
Ability to complete Safety Care within 90 of days after hire.
Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb stairs, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, twist, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 25 pounds. The employee must seldom carry up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet & indoors. This position will require local travel. This position will be scheduled based on operational need & will be required to provide own transportation.
Pyramid CORE Values:
We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us. Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors, and standards. We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values: INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent, and ethical when dealing with clients, staff, and the community. DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily. COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence. PASSION is genuine, compelling, and relent desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare's mission.
Total Rewards for Full-Time Positions:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) with Company Match
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Recognition Programs
Referral Bonus opportunities
And More!
Job ID: 481448466
Originally Posted on: 6/16/2025
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