Behavioral Interventionist

Integrity Educational Services•Muskegon, MI

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Integrity Educational Services (IES) is seeking a Full-Time Behavior Interventionist to serve Lighthouse Academy's Muskegon Community Building. IES is the non-profit educational service provider for Lighthouse Academy. The organization values respect, inclusiveness, integrity, persistence, growth mindset, teamwork/collaboration, and excellence, with a mission, vision, and Whole Child approach to education. Lighthouse Academy serves youth in residential programming (detention centers and residential treatment programs) and community-based programs (including day treatment programs). They serve youth who are court-affiliated, expelled, long-term suspended, or have intensive special education needs. This role is for individuals passionate about education, driven by values, and dedicated to serving at-risk youth.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree Required
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.
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.
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.

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 exhibiting inappropriate behavior.
Collaborates with classroom teachers, facility staff, outside agencies, families, and others to create and implement behavior intervention plans.
Coordinates activities and communicates with the school's responsibility thinking advisor.
Coordinates and maintains a productive daily schedule for reports, instructional activities, and other duties.
Participates as a positive team member to enhance and share knowledge and skills.
Manages advanced disciplinary issues and secures assistance from appropriate staff.
Provides one-on-one tutoring and computer lab assistance.
Participates in the preparation of student educational development plans.
Supervises students in accordance with operational policies and procedures to ensure safety and security.
Completes/reviews reports and logs, including Incident Report forms.
Instructs students in the general care and maintenance of school and equipment.
Supervises the safe handling of program property and equipment.
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.
Assists in establishing policies and procedures for crisis management.
Attends school-related activities, including field trips, family dinners, school events, and conferences.
Performs all other duties as assigned.