Behavioral Educational Interventionist I - Hattiesburg, MS

Canopy Children's Solutions•Hattiesburg, MS

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Canopy Children's Solutions is Mississippi's most comprehensive nonprofit provider of children’s behavioral health, educational, and family support solutions. Founded in 1912 as an adoption agency, Canopy employs a diverse group of mission-driven individuals committed to honoring the voice of Mississippi children and families. Canopy has been recognized as a Great Place to Work® for the fifth consecutive year and is one of only nine companies in Mississippi to earn this certification for 2025–2026. At Canopy, employees are committed to fostering a healthy workplace culture built on trust and driven by a shared mission: helping children thrive and empowering families to overcome extraordinary challenges. The Behavioral-Educational Interventionist (BEI) 1 will assist students in achieving educational and behavioral goals through direct instruction and indirect support in the school setting. This position will plan for, record, and monitor the daily behaviors of students placed in CARES School. Individuals will receive supervision from the Behavior Educational Consultant and Program Leadership.

Requirements

Must have two years of experience in a mental health or educational setting working with children with educational communication, or behavioral difficulties
Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English, and to communicate in a therapeutic and professional manner.
Must be at least twenty-one years old, possess a valid Mississippi driver’s license, and the ability to be covered by organization insurance provider.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health field preferred.

Responsibilities

Establishes a rapport with each student making sure that positive classroom expectations are communicated and supported.
Communicates positively with students, encouraging participation and rewarding successes.
Communicates and models appropriate child/adult boundaries.
Participates with students in play activities when appropriate.
Assists teacher in implementation of lessons plans.
Assists teacher in managing classroom behaviors.
Assists, encourages and supports students individually as needed.
Documents behaviors using specific forms and procedures.
Maintains composure when confronted with stressful situations.
Supports and encourages students who may not be able to maintain appropriate behavior.
Uses the least restrictive de-escalation techniques before using an Emergency Safety Intervention (ESI).
Fully participates in debriefing following the use of an ESI to decrease the potential for trauma to students and staff.