Behavioral Interventionist

Integrity Educational Services•Grand Rapids, MI

6d•$48,000 - $50,000•Onsite

About The Position

Make a Lasting Impact as a Behavioral Interventionist Are you passionate about helping students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally? Integrity Educational Services , the non-profit educational service provider for Lighthouse Academy is looking for a Behavioral Interventionist to play a pivotal role in supporting students to reach their full potential. In this role, you’ll work closely with students, educators, and passionate staff to implement positive behavior support strategies and create inclusive, nurturing learning environments. Lighthouse Academy - Eagle Village is partnered with Eagle Village Residential Facility which serves delinquent and trauma-impacted children through residential treatment, adoption and foster care, short-term interventions, and specialized summer camps, as well as a new day treatment program. If you have a desire to be a part of a values-driven team and want to serve at-risk youth, come join a growing team and make a positive difference in the life of a child! To learn more about who we are and who we serve, we encourage you to visit our website: www.integrityedservices.org

Requirements

Bachelors Degree Required and one to two years of experience within an educational or youth service program, preferably working with troubled youth in a residential setting; or any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
Must pass criminal history records search, physical and drug screen, if required.
Must participate in and complete annual training, Professional Development, and various other training as deemed appropriate for position.
Knowledge of Microsoft and/or Google applications and/or willingness to learn needed computer skills specific to this position.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to do simple computations, calculate percentages, and use a calculator.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to students, parents, and other employees of the organization.
Ability to Commute: Hersey, MI 49639 (Required)

Nice To Haves

Masters of Social Work (LMSW or MSW) degree preferred but not required.
LMSW, MSW, LLP, LPC, BCBA, or Residential experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Assists and supports day to day instructional and behavioral interventions; provides positive redirection and support to students who exhibit inappropriate behavior in the classroom setting; goal is to move students to a less intensive behavior tier within a short period of time.
Collaborates with classroom teacher(s), facility staff, outside agencies, families, and others as needed for the purpose of creating and implementing behavior intervention plans as team.
Coordinates activities and has timely communication with the school’s responsibility thinking advisor.
Coordinates/maintains a productive daily schedule for the purpose of completing reports, instructional activities and other duties
Participates in and functions as a positive team member for the purpose of enhancing/sharing knowledge and skills for delivering best practices
Manages advanced disciplinary issues and secures assistance from appropriate staff/personnel as needed
Participates in a wide variety of academic, vocational, and motivational activities on campus; serves as advisor and positive role model for assigned students
Provides one-on-one tutoring and computer lab assistance as needed
Participates in the preparation of student educational development plans.
Supervises students in accordance with operational policies and procedures to ensure the safety and security of all staff and students; performs all duties in compliance with all terms and conditions of contractual agreements
Completes/reviews reports and logs as required; including Incident Report forms
Instructs students in the general care and maintenance of school and equipment; may supervise the safe handling of program property and equipment according to establish policies and procedures ensuring all appropriate safety measures and precautions are observed
Adheres to all contract and state educational guidelines
Assists in the development and implementation of school policies and procedures
Supports all instructional activities with the classroom teacher.
Participates in the planning and direction of school operations in fulfilling the goals and objectives of the school
Assists in the establishment of policies and procedures to provide leadership and control in the event of a school crisis
Attend school related activities including, but not limited to, field trips, family dinners, school-related events with students/families, conferences and parent conferences.
Perform all other duties, as assigned