Behavioral Interventionist - Educational Support Specialist
About The Position
Behavioral Interventionists at ChOICE Academy play a critical role in supporting youth within an integrated educational and mental health setting. Through consistent supervision, structured behavioral programming, and relationship-based interventions, you help students strengthen academic engagement, develop positive peer relationships, and build independence in daily living skills. Your work supports students across classroom, treatment, and community environments, creating stability and opportunity for growth. This position is a meaningful entry point for individuals interested in education, behavioral health, or human services who are motivated to make a lasting difference while developing their professional skills.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in human services, education, or psychology or equivalent education and experience
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Clear, effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to build trust and maintain professional relationships with students, families, school staff, and WCMHS colleagues.
- Showcases respect and empathy for individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds.
- Willingness and ability to complete specialized training in physical and verbal de-escalation, crisis intervention, and passive restraint techniques.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and remain physically active throughout the day.
- Valid driver’s license, excellent driving record, and access to a safe, reliable, insured vehicle.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct supervision and support to students individually and in group settings.
- Implement behavioral and treatment plans in collaboration with a team of interventionists and clinical staff.
- Support students in developing social, emotional, and daily living skills across classroom and community environments.
- Foster positive, respectful relationships that promote student engagement, safety, and independence.
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation in accordance with agency standards.
- Participate in team meetings, trainings, and ongoing collaboration to ensure consistent, high-quality care.
- Support crisis prevention and intervention efforts, including the use of de-escalation strategies and restraint techniques when required.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and opportunities for additional hours, if desired.
- Generous medical, dental, vision, life and accident insurance – WCMHS covers 82.5 – 92% of premium costs.
- Matching 403(b) – match begins at 4.25% and increases based on years of service.
- Employee assistance plan.
- Generous sick and vacation accruals. Full- and part-time regular positions receive 12 days’ vacation and 12 days sick time annually - prorated based on standard hours.
- 12.5 paid holidays annually.
- Mileage reimbursement for agency related travel.
- Fun and engaging environment and the ability to give back to the local community.
- Tuition reimbursement/student loan assistance
- Employer-sponsored health, dental, life, and disability insurances
- 403(b)-retirement plan with employer match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
