BEHAVIOR SUPPORT COACH

Chestnut Ridge Counseling Services, Inc. • Uniontown, PA

30d • Onsite

About The Position

Chestnut Ridge Counseling Services, Inc. (CRCSI) is partnering with Brownsville Area School District to provide Classroom Behavioral Support Specialists for the school term. This role focuses on supporting the district's In School Suspension Classroom. The Classroom Behavioral Support Specialist will work closely with students, teachers, and parents to implement behavior interventions and provide support to students with emotional and behavioral needs. The goal is to help students remain in the classroom, complete assignments, and develop healthy coping skills.

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in a mental health-related field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team and independently.
• Knowledge of community resources and mental health services.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in implementing behavior interventions and working with children in a school setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement behavior interventions.
• Provide one-on-one support to students to help them stay on task and complete assignments.
• Support group therapy sessions for two or more students.
• Provide crisis assistance and utilize de-escalation techniques.
• Communicate regularly with parents or legal guardians about the child's mental health needs and behavioral issues.
• Link students to needed community resources and identify additional services and supports.
• Implement reintegration plans for students returning from hospitalizations or facility stays.
• Participate in meetings (staff meetings, trainings, IEP meetings, community forums, etc.).
• Enhance awareness of mental health needs and services within the district.
• Model behavior management techniques and de-escalation strategies for teachers and staff.
• Assist students in developing healthy coping skills to manage emotions and avoid problem behaviors.

Benefits

• United Health Medical Insurance with a low premium cost for employees.
• United Health Dental Insurance at no cost to the employee.
• United HealthVision Insurance with a low premium cost to the employee.
• Long-Term Disability Policy, Life Insurance, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Policy at no cost to the employee.
• 5% 401k employer match after six months of employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees