Therapeutic Support Specialist

3 weeks ago


Mohegan Lake, New York, United States Shrub Oak International School Full time
Therapeutic Support Specialist - Autism Education

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Therapeutic Support Specialist to join our team at Shrub Oak International School. As a Therapeutic Support Specialist, you will play a crucial role in providing exceptional care and support to our students with autism and complex co-occurring conditions.

About Shrub Oak International School

Shrub Oak International School is a therapeutic day and residential school located in northern Westchester County. Our school offers unparalleled educational opportunities for autistic students in a family-centric, supportive environment. We strive to provide a safe, inclusive, and stimulating atmosphere that fosters academic, social, and emotional growth.

Job Summary

The Therapeutic Support Specialist will be responsible for providing direct care and administrative support to our students. This includes guiding and mentoring students, assisting with emergency response procedures, and collaborating with all members of our staff. As an educator and mentor, you will work closely with colleagues to create/maintain an inclusive community and foster specific skill development to meet the individualized needs of our student population.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide front-line direct care and administrative support to students
  • Guide and mentor students to develop essential life skills and independence
  • Assist with emergency response procedures and collaborate with staff to ensure student safety
  • Develop and maintain trusting, respectful relationships with students and their families
  • Complete administrative tasks, including documentation, incident reports, and progress tracking
  • Proactively work with students in crisis to de-escalate situations using established protocols
  • Attend to and report all emergencies and/or other situations requiring immediate attention in a timely manner
Requirements
  • 1 year of relevant experience required; previous experience working in a residential school/residential program preferred
  • Experience with crisis intervention and support required
  • Previous experience working as a DSP, Social Worker, Recreational Therapist, Registered Behavioral Technician, Behavioral Specialist or a related position preferred
  • Experience working with adolescents and young adults on the autism spectrum preferred
  • Experience with personal care & hygiene support/activities of daily living (ADLs) preferred
  • High school diploma/GED or equivalent required; bachelor's degree in psychology or related field preferred
Benefits
  • $23/hour
  • Health, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance
  • Flexible spending account (FSA)
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Tuition/Professional development assistance
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • Employee discounts
Work Environment

We are a boarding school located on a 127-acre campus. The work environment will include both indoor and outdoor spaces, mostly inside the classroom or educational environment. May include work within the residential setting.

Shrub Oak International School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to apply for a job or to perform the essentials functions of their job. Please advise us if you require reasonable accommodation.

Please note that Shrub Oak International School maintains a smoke-free environment to ensure the health and safety of our students, employees and community. Smoking or vaping of any kind is strictly prohibited indoors, outdoors, and during off-campus activities.



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