Behavioral Interventionist

Integrity Educational Services•Roosevelt Park, MI

About The Position

Integrity Educational Services (IES), the nonprofit educational service provider for Lighthouse Academy, is seeking a full-time Behavioral Interventionist to serve at Lighthouse Academy’s Muskegon Community Building. The role supports students in a school environment through instructional and behavioral interventions, positive redirection, tutoring, supervision, and participation in academic, vocational, and motivational activities. Lighthouse Academy serves youth seeking educational alternatives, including court-affiliated, expelled, long-term-suspended, and students with more intensive special education needs. The Behavioral Interventionist collaborates with teachers, facility staff, families, outside agencies, and other partners to create and implement behavior intervention plans. The position also supports school operations, student development planning, reporting, safety, and crisis procedures. The employee is expected to align with IES’s mission, Whole Child approach, and values of respect, inclusiveness, integrity, persistence, growth mindset, teamwork/collaboration, and excellence. The job is based in a school environment and routinely uses standard office and classroom equipment. The employee regularly communicates and exchanges information, frequently walks and moves around the school, and occasionally lifts or moves up to 25 pounds. The employee must complete annual training, professional development, and other training deemed appropriate for the position. A criminal history records search, physical, and drug screen may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
One to two years of experience in an educational or youth service program, preferably working with troubled youth in a residential setting, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to detailed written or oral instructions and address problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to perform simple computations, calculate percentages, and use a calculator.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group settings to students, parents, and employees.
Knowledge of Microsoft and/or Google applications, or willingness to learn the computer skills needed for the position.
Must participate in and complete annual training, professional development, and other training deemed appropriate for the position.
Must pass a criminal history records search, physical, and drug screen if required.
Must be able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.

Nice To Haves

Master of Social Work (MSW) degree or LMSW.
LMSW, MSW, LLP, LPC, or BCBA credentials.
Residential experience.
Experience working with troubled youth in a residential setting.

Responsibilities

Assist with day-to-day instructional and behavioral interventions, including positive redirection and support for students displaying inappropriate classroom behavior.
Collaborate with teachers, facility staff, outside agencies, families, and others to create and implement behavior intervention plans.
Coordinate activities and communicate in a timely manner with the school’s responsibility thinking advisor.
Maintain a productive daily schedule for reports, instructional activities, and other duties.
Participate as a positive team member and share knowledge and skills to support best practices.
Manage advanced disciplinary issues and obtain assistance from appropriate staff when needed.
Participate in academic, vocational, and motivational activities on campus; serve as an advisor and positive role model for assigned students.
Provide one-on-one tutoring and computer lab assistance as needed.
Participate in preparing student educational development plans.
Supervise students in accordance with operational policies and procedures to ensure staff and student safety and security.
Complete and review required reports and logs, including incident reports.
Instruct students in the care and maintenance of the school and equipment; potentially supervise safe handling of program property and equipment.
Follow contractual and state educational guidelines.
Assist in developing and implementing school policies and procedures.
Support instructional activities alongside the classroom teacher.
Participate in planning and directing school operations to fulfill school goals and objectives.
Assist in establishing policies and procedures for leadership and control during a school crisis.
Attend school-related activities, including field trips, family dinners, events with students and families, conferences, and parent conferences.
Perform other duties as assigned.