Behavioral Intervention Specialist
About The Position
The Behavioral Intervention Specialist creates a youth-, family-, and faculty-friendly presence within schools through cooperative relationships and direct communication. In partnership with local school districts, the role supports students who commit infractions with academic instruction and socio-emotional support intended to reduce repeat offenses. Help Zones intervene in crises, deescalate situations, and help students return to the classroom within 5–30 minutes. This is a full-time, 11-month position. Work hours may overlap the school day, including before and after school. Special events or projects may occasionally take place in the early evening or on weekends. Pay is $20–$22 per hour.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Human Services or a related field and 1–3 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination.
- Strong knowledge of child and adolescent development and related principles.
- Knowledge of risk reduction and protective factors.
- Strong crisis-management and behavior-management techniques.
- Knowledge of community resources.
- Client advocacy skills.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Administer, coordinate, and oversee the program on-site.
- Work with school administrators to ensure services address identified needs and meet with administrators regularly.
- Attend School Support Service meetings.
- Deliver a restorative-based system.
- Create and oversee data collection and program evaluation processes.
- Provide monthly reports to the Director of School Based Programs.
- Coordinate requests for Prevention Education services.
- Conduct outreach and disseminate information.
- Support referrals and referral readiness.
- Provide immediate response and support.
- Deliver prevention education with fidelity, including asset-building groups, research-based curricula, and planned-duplication booster sessions.
- Conduct asset-development activities focused on risk reduction and protective factors.
- Provide alternatives to suspension, including pre- and post-assessments and transitional services.
- Represent the agency and serve as a liaison at meetings, open houses, and health fairs.
- Research and design services, including outcome and impact tracking.
- Develop and maintain resource files, lesson plans, and training aids.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
