Behavior Support Specialist
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
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About the Role
At Positive Education Program (PEP) in Phoenix, we are dedicated to providing integrated education and mental health services for youth facing behavioral and emotional challenges. This position is a vital component of our treatment team, designed to support students in crisis and facilitate their return to a stable group treatment environment.
You will collaborate closely with classroom teachers, case managers, Family Support Specialists, and other treatment professionals to de-escalate crisis behaviors and ensure client safety. The role focuses on implementing the Neurosequential Model and Re-ED philosophy to deliver Psychotherapy, Therapeutic Behavioral Services, and Community Psychiatric Support Treatment. Your work will be central to helping students achieve their social, emotional, and behavioral goals, ultimately supporting their reintegration into public school settings or less restrictive environments.
Day in the Life
Your day will be dynamic and client-centered, balancing therapeutic intervention with crisis management. You will provide direct psychotherapy and behavioral services to stabilize clients, while coordinating the development and review of their Individualized Service Plans (ISP). A significant part of your role involves advocating for the vital interests of clients and families by connecting them with ecological and community resources.
You will be responsible for assessing and managing crisis situations with fidelity to the Therapeutic Crisis Intervention model, aiming to reduce or avoid restraints. This may involve physical interventions to safely manage struggling individuals, as well as participating in outdoor education activities and field trips. Additionally, you will assist in planning reintegration efforts for students meeting specific behavioral goals and provide follow-up services for three months after a student transitions to a less restrictive environment. Maintaining accurate, timely paperwork and adhering to PEP and ESC policies will be essential to your daily workflow.
Work location
Work model: On-site
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Skills: Psychotherapy, Therapeutic Behavioral Services, Community Psychiatric Support Treatment, Neurosequential Model, Re-Ed Philosophy, Ecological/community Resources, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, Trauma-Informed Therapeutic Practices, Educational Aide Certificate.
Education: Bachelor's degree in human services profession required.
Frequently asked questions about Behavior Support Specialist at EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER OF NORTHEAST OHIO
What does a Behavior Support Specialist at EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER OF NORTHEAST OHIO do?expand_more
A Behavior Support Specialist at EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER OF NORTHEAST OHIO is responsible for the following: Assist with the assessment, management, and resolution of crisis situations with clients and families; Implement the Therapeutic Crisis Intervention model with fidelity to reduce or avoid restraints; Provide three months of follow-up services following client transition to a less restrictive environment; and Transport clients to scheduled appointments or crisis situations as needed.
What are the requirements for this Behavior Support Specialist role?expand_more
To qualify for the Behavior Support Specialist at EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER OF NORTHEAST OHIO position, applicants should have: Bachelor's degree in human services profession; Mental health licensure-eligible preferred; Eligible for Educational Aide Certificate under Ohio Department of Education; Experience working with behaviorally/emotionally challenged children/youth; Knowledge of trauma-informed therapeutic practices; and Knowledge of mental health diagnoses, symptomatology and treatment programming.