Behavior Specialist
Behavior Specialist
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ChanceLight Behavioral Health Therapy & Education a growing dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope is seeking aBehavior Specialistto join our awardwinning team and perform meaningful work in a culture that welcomes innovation encourages creative expression and offers limitless potential for personal and professional satisfaction!
If you thrive in a fastpaced goaloriented outcomedriven environment seek a career with genuine purpose and possess a problemsolving mindset a sense of humor and a stellar work ethic We Should Talk!
As aBehavior Specialist you will guide and assist with our schoolwide/classroom implementation of the positive behavior support program increasing positive student behaviors. This position always focuses first on proactive strategies when working with challenging behaviors and is immediately available to respond to crisis situations with the ability to deescalate students using CPI strategies behavioral contracts and interventions documented in students behavioral intervention plan if applicable.
Responsibilities Include:
Implementing individual group or systemslevel intervention to promote positive academic social/emotional behavioral and independent outcomes.
Reinforcing appropriate student behavior and redirecting negative behaviors. Modeling these strategies for all staff.
Maintaining and updating records related to the development and implementation of student behavior strategies (SBS) or BIPs.
Collecting and charting behavioral data for the purpose of progress monitoring and supporting IEP teams in informing instruction.
Providing support to teachers and classroom staff in monitoring individual student behavior and class wide behavior management systems.
Implementing SBS or BIPs in classrooms and other instructional settings.
Applying principles of applied behavior analysis in classroom settings under the direction of a boardcertified behavior analyst to improve student outcomes and prevent/deescalate disruptive behaviors.
Conducting classroom or student observations using behavioral measurements needed for functional behavior assessments and behavior intervention plans.
Assisting the classroom teacher with the preparation and implementation of learning activities providing student instruction supervising students and other school or classroom activities.
- Providing appropriate crisis intervention as necessary using the least restrictive intervention technique by anticipating and responding quickly to escalating behaviors utilizing appropriate deescalation techniques to diffuse the situation correctly prioritizing safety concerns following proper physical intervention techniques and displaying nonreactive emotions. Acts as a first responder to crisis situations to allow for instruction and school operations to continue.
Completing required documentation and reports including the documentation of incidents in accordance with program policies and procedures. Assisting in the preparation of other behavior reports and daily activities as required. Always maintaining confidentiality of student information and records.
Following all universal precautions (e.g. bloodborne pathogens CPR First Aid etc. and all emergency procedures.
Identifying potential safety issues/hazards and reporting to the site safety committee and to your supervisor. This may include participating in the safety committee.
Attending and participating in team/clinical meetings supervision meetings allstaff meetings teacher meetings annual planning and action teams as directed.
Attending trainings designed to increase knowledge of current behavioral principles policies and procedures.
Assisting with the supervision of students during school activities (e.g. field trips bus areas classroom areas lunchroom play areas and in other assigned areas). Upon request providing supervision and support to students during transportation to and from school in districtoperated or schooloperated vehicles.
Traveling to/from multiple site locations during the school day to support classrooms when requested by the Program Director.
Performing other duties and projects as assigned.
Qualifications Required:
- High School Diploma or equivalent w/ passage of basic skills test.
- Associates degree or higher in related field highly preferred.
- Registered behavior technician (RBT) certification preferred.
- Ability to obtain and maintain certification in the approved crisis management system.
- Prior experience working with individuals with severe learning emotional and/or behavioral disorders.
- Prior experience working with students in an educational program setting preferred.
- Experience in Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) preferred.
- Ability to think and act quickly and calmly in an emergency situation and make independent decisions.
- Excellent oral and written communication instruction conflict resolution multitasking problemsolving decision making and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of relevant technology including experience with computers Microsoft Office Suite database entry and basic office equipment.
ChanceLight Behavioral Health Therapy & Education is the nations leading provider of alternative and special education programs for children and young adults. For more than 45 years and in partnership with over 235 school districts nationwide we have helped change the direction of more than 240000 student lives!
Learn more about our history our mission and the program services we provide by visiting the link below:
- ChanceLight we believe in providing more than just a job as a member of our team youll receive the opportunity to make meaningful impacts the support needed to achieve success and all the tools essential to reaching your personal & professional fulfillment! Your path to a truly rewarding career starts here where growth empowerment and collaboration define our culture; and every day is aChanceto transform lives through education!
Perks and Benefits Include:
- Comprehensive Medical Dental and Vision Plans
- FREE Telehealth and Virtual Counseling Sessions
- FREE Health Advocacy Services and 24/7 Nurse Line
- Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance
- Company Paid Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Personal Protection Insurance Plans
- Cigna Healthy Pregnancies Healthy Babies Program
- Legal Services Insurance
- Pet Health Insurance
- Accrualbased Paid Time Off
- School Hours and Paid Holiday Schedule
- Extensive Personal and Life Event Paid Leave Policy
- 401k Retirement Saving Plan
- Perks at Work Employee Discount Program
- Opportunities for Growth & Development
- And So Much More!
If youre ready to start making lasting impacts on the lives of students and contribute to the creation of a brighter future This Is Your Chance!
Join us and together we can empower students to overcome challenges build confidence and unlock their full potential!
Careers With ChanceLight Work. With Purpose.
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Employment Type
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