Behavioral Specialist - Relief, South County Academy

FAMILY SERVICE OF RHODE ISLAND INC•Dallas, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

To provide guidance, support, and supervision to adolescents ages 13-18 in a school and residential setting. Provide a trauma informed approach implementing and maintaining Trauma Systems Therapy (TST) and other evidence-based models of treatment. To assist each student to make decisions about daily life, conduct and discipline within the boundaries of the agency, programs policies, and the requirements of the contractual agreement with the Department of Children, Youth and Families. You will facilitate and engage youth in programming including arts & crafts, sporting activities, horticultural groups, life skills groups, etc. Whether in the classroom, the residential dorm, or during recreational activities, you will promote safety, well-being, self-expression, learning, and positive decision making.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social work-related field or significant residential experience required.
Willingness to become ABA certified is a plus.
Willingness and capability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.
Knowledge of and sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic issues.
Capabilities to implement appropriate child management techniques, which may include use of passive physical restraint.
Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.
Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, proof of automobile insurance, registration, inspection, and driving record.
Employees may be scheduled to work shifts less than three hours in any workday, to attend required staff meetings, which are agreed to in advance by the parties.

Nice To Haves

ABA certification is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide guidance, support, and supervision to adolescents ages 13-18 in a school and residential setting.
Implement and maintain Trauma Systems Therapy (TST) and other evidence-based models of treatment.
Assist each student to make decisions about daily life, conduct and discipline within the boundaries of the agency, programs policies, and the requirements of the contractual agreement with the Department of Children, Youth and Families.
Facilitate and engage youth in programming including arts & crafts, sporting activities, horticultural groups, life skills groups, etc.
Promote safety, well-being, self-expression, learning, and positive decision making in the classroom, residential dorm, or during recreational activities.