Behavioral Interventionist

Integrity Educational Services•Kentwood, MI

75d•$45,000 - $50,000•Onsite

About The Position

Integrity Educational Services is seeking a Full-Time Behavior Interventionist to serve Lighthouse Academy's South Campus in Grand Rapids. Integrity Educational Services (IES) is the non-profit educational service provider for Lighthouse Academy. IES is looking for individuals who care about the students they serve, believe every student can succeed, and align with their mission, vision, and Whole Child approach. The team is committed to living out values of Respect, Inclusiveness, Integrity, Persistence, Growth Mindset, Teamwork/Collaboration, and Excellence. Lighthouse Academy offers both residential programming (detention centers and residential treatment programs) and community-based programs (including day treatment programs). They serve youth looking for educational alternatives due to being court-affiliated, expelled, long-term suspended, or having more intense special education needs. This role is for someone with a passion for education, who desires to be part of a values-driven team, and wants to serve at-risk youth, making a positive difference in the life of a child.

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

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