Behavior Intervention Assistant

Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit 16•Lewisburg, PA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

A Behavior Intervention Assistant is employed to assist the program staff in monitoring and intervening to address student behavioral needs. The person in this position will be a member of the program support team, which includes a School Social Worker, emotional support teacher and para-educators, Partial Hospitalization Clinical Coordinator and the Special Education Program Supervisor. The behavior intervention staff person is responsible for the efficient performance of assigned activities, including those described below.

Requirements

An Associate’s degree or a High School Diploma or equivalent General Education Diploma (GED) and a minimum of 60 credits in related studies with minimum two (2) years experience in social services environment will be considered.
Evidence of mature and conscientious adult behavior, a serious interest in and solicitude for the general welfare of the exceptional child is expected.
Ability to communicate verbally
Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationship with staff
Ability to be flexible in adapting to various student schedules
Ability to adapt to various student behavioral needs are required.
Requires the ability to develop and maintain positive and collaborative relationships, using tact and diplomacy and to remain calm in unpredictable situations.
Must be flexible in adapting to various student schedules and to adapt to various student behavioral needs required.
Ability to accept great cultural diversity, flexibility to accommodate a changing caseload.
Ability to cope with stressful situations and a professional attitude are required.
Must have ability to communicate and work effectively with colleagues, co-workers, community agency personnel, and students/trainees.
Current, approved Act 34 (PA State Police), Act 151 (PA Child Abuse Registry) and Act 114-FBI Fingerprint clearances are required and must be renewed at appropriate, specific intervals pursuant to Act 153 of 2014 (revised Act 15 of 2015).
Current, approved Act 126 Mandated Reporter Training certificate showing completion of a minimum of three (3) hours training every five (5) years.
Attend appropriate trainings and conferences as determined by the Partial Hospitalization clinical coordinator.
Achieve annual training and certification in Safe Crisis Management and restraint techniques is required.
Ability to physically restrain students in emotional stress.
Sedentary: Able to sit for extended periods of time, occasional walking, standing (as necessary) and able to lift approximately 50 lbs. and to position students.
Must tolerate considerable bending, stooping and squatting.
In accordance with PA Chapter 14.133, staff will participate in training regarding behavior prevention, de-escalation, and/or safe physical management techniques.
Dexterity: Finger movements (computer keyboard, calculator), eye-hand coordination (office equipment, etc.).
Audio-Visual Requirements: Within normal range with or without correction.
Is able to move throughout all buildings, floors and grounds.
Mental demands: Steady response to unpredictable situations, ability to remain calm and productive during stressful situations.
Demonstrates independent judgment, discretion and is able to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Must be able to assist children with self-help skills.
Ability to travel to various work site locations and meetings as needed.

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the teacher and social worker, work with pupils during instructional and non-instruction periods; accompany pupils to or from their home, community-based training trips, the school lunch room or bus transportation as assigned.
Under the direction of the School Social Worker and teacher create lesson plans and facilitate social skills instruction.
Administer arrival and dismissal procedures as identified in the student handbook
Assist in the Functional Behavior Assessment process
Assist in the development of behavioral/treatment goals for students
Assist in the implementation of behavior plans in the classroom
Support the clinical interventions deemed appropriate by the team for students
Monitor student progress based on individualized student goals and program norms and expectations
Maintain current data to support student progress monitoring and student progress in the level system
Provide compiled student data and graphs for progress reports and meetings
Monitor and identify the student’s behavior needs within the program environment
Perform other instructional and non-instructional activities as directed and supervised by the teacher or social worker in charge.
Upon certification, participate in any physical management of student’s behavior through the use of certified restraint, i.e. Safe Crisis Management.
Assist teacher and social worker with facilitation of community-based socialization and recreational opportunities.
Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of the legal restrictions pertaining to the position of a behavior intervention assistant.
Under the direction and oversight of the teacher or social worker, work with students in a one-to-one capacity related to the individual student’s IEP, ISP and behavioral goals.
Never assume in loco parentis.
Work effectively as a member of the educational team.
Complete paperwork and collect data as required by program guidelines.
Other duties as assigned by Partial Hospitalization clinical coordinator and/or Special Education program supervisor or designee.