Behavior Intervention Specialist

Shrub Oak International School•Lake Mohegan, NY

3d•$65,000 - $68,000•Onsite

About The Position

Shrub Oak International School (SOIS) is a therapeutic day and residential school for autistic children, adolescents, and young adults with complex co-occurring conditions. Located in northern Westchester County, Shrub Oak offers unparalleled educational opportunities for autistic students in a family-centric, supportive environment. We offer a variety of programs to meet the needs of students across the spectrum, and our curriculum is based on the most advanced and successful evidence-based clinical and academic approaches in ASD education. As a school, SOIS maintains a smoke-free environment to ensure the health and safety of our students, employees, and community. We are a residential boarding school located on a scenic 127-acre campus which includes multiple buildings and a working farm for student programming. The work environment will include both indoor and outdoor spaces. SOIS is a community of dedicated professionals that work together to find meaning with and for our students. We strive to make every day memorable in positive ways, and to manage students’ difficulties as a team. We are accountable, timely, and show up whenever needed to support our students and each other. We are guided day-to-day by our four core principles: We Care, We are Innovative, We are Collaborative, We are Resourceful.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Clinical Studies, or a related field required
Minimum of 2 years of experience working as a behavior specialist or similar role conducting behavioral assessments and interventions
Experience working with individuals with autism spectrum disorder or developmental disabilities required
Experience managing crisis situations and implementing de-escalation strategies, including situations involving aggressive behavior.
Strong understanding of behavioral assessment, functional analysis, and behavior intervention strategies.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including behavioral documentation and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
Ability to build strong working relationships with students, families, and staff.
Ability to analyze behavioral situations quickly and make sound decisions during crisis situations.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple responsibilities.
Ability and willingness to obtain and maintain TCIS certification and complete all required trainings.
Must be able to react and move quickly during student crisis, both for the safety of the student and for the staff.
Must be able to run across the campus and throughout the school to catch/monitor an eloping student, and/or to remove yourself from an unsafe situation.
Must be able to pass TCIS (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training for Schools).
Must be able to bend, stretch, sit, stand, crouch or kneel for sustained periods of time if implementing a hold.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
3+ years preferred experience as a behavior specialist or similar role.
School or residential experience preferred.
CPR
First Aid
Mandated Reporter Training

Responsibilities

Conduct functional behavior assessments and behavioral analyses to identify the factors contributing to challenging behaviors.
Develop and support the implementation of individualized behavior intervention plans and positive behavior supports.
Collect, review, and analyze behavioral data to monitor student progress and inform intervention strategies; maintain accurate documentation and behavioral reports.
Provide real-time consultation, guidance, and coaching to staff implementing behavioral supports across academic and residential environments.
Collaborate with members of the clinical, education, and residential teams to ensure coordinated and holistic student support aligned with ITEP goals.
Provide crisis intervention and behavioral consultation during challenging situations as needed.
Support students in developing life skills, social skills, and independence across school, residential, and community settings.
Participate in clinical initiatives, professional development activities, and campus programming to advance best practices in behavioral support.
Assist with additional programs, events, and services administered through Shrub Oak as needed.