Behavioral Interventionist/Educational Support Specialist

2 months ago

Barre, United States Washington County Mental Health Services Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDIVISION:           Children, Youth and Family Services
PROGRAM:        Ch.O.I.C.E. Academy
POSITION:          Behavioral Interventionist/Educational Support Specialist
DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE TO:  Ch.O.I.C.E. Academy HS or MS Assistant Program Coordinator

SUMMARY OF POSITION: Provide direct supervision to youth within an integrated mental health treatment facility / educational center.  Implement behavioral programming and milieu counseling in social, emotional and recreation/leisure skills and activities of daily living in classroom, day treatment and community settings.  Provide individual and group supervision as needed.

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 
  • Provide milieu counseling in social, emotional regulation and recreational/leisure skills.
  • Successfully follow and implement behavioral management system and individualized behavior plans within classroom, day treatment and community settings.
  • Facilitate small group activities.
  • Support academic instruction and other learning activities within and outside the school setting, as directed by Ch.O.I.C.E. Academy Assistant Program Coordinator.
  • Develop positive and therapeutic working relationships with youth, families, and staff.
  • Assess and record behavior in an accurate, detailed and timely manner.
  • Communicate well with all parties involved with child, both verbally and in writing.
  • Accept and respond to administrative and clinical supervision.
  • Complete all agency required paperwork accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Follow and implement all agency policies and procedures.
  • Willing to learn crisis de-escalation and passive restraint techniques.
  • Must possess the capability to complete Handle With Care training to the satisfaction of a Handle With Care instructor
  • Ability to physically restrain youth who are a danger to self or others.
  • Work consistently within the mission of the program.  Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: 
Education / Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in human services, education or psychology preferred.

Additional Requirements: 
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. 
  • Ability to interact well with parents, school staff, WCMHS staff, and other professionals.
  • Valid driver’s license, excellent driving record, and access to a safe, reliable, insured vehicle is required.
  • Able to stand, walk and/or run for prolonged periods of time.
  • Willing and able to satisfactorily complete specialized physical and verbal de-escalation training is required.
  • Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds.

WHAT WE OFFER:
 
  • Competitive salary and opportunities for overtime, if desired.
  • Generous medical, dental, vision, life and accident insurance – WCMHS covers 82.5 – 92% of premium costs.
  • Matching 403(b) – match begins at 4.25% and increases based on years of service.
  • Employee assistance plan.
  • Generous sick and vacation accruals. Full- and part-time regular positions receive 12 days’ vacation and 12 days sick time annually - prorated based on standard hours.
  • 12.5 paid holidays annually.
  • Mileage reimbursement for agency related travel.
  • Fun and engaging environment and the ability to give back to the local community.

To apply, please send letter of interest/resume to: WCMHS, HR, PO Box 647, Montpelier, VT 05601 | recruitment@wcmhs.org

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