Behavioral Support Specialist

Villa of Hope•Rochester, NY

3d•$19 - $30

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Director of Education; carries out all job responsibilities with fidelity and accountability to the Agency’s Mission, Vision, Values, Guiding Principles and Strategic Plan.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or higher form, an accredited institution preferred.
TCI Trainer Certification – will work with agency to certify/recertify
Relevant experience with youth who have emotional and/or behavioral challenges.
Must have flexibility, patience, and resiliency to deal with sudden crisis and deviation from work plans and schedules.
Self-Motivated, strong verbal and writing skills, attention to detail, problem-solving, flexible and adaptable.

Responsibilities

Exercises full compliance with the Agency’s Code of Conduct, all Agency Policies and Procedures.
Maintains confidentiality and security for all client and staff related materials and/or records.
Manages student behavior in the school program by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
Focuses on providing timely and appropriate feedback for teacher and TA on issues and concerns pertaining to student behaviors and expectations.
Employs approved crisis prevention/intervention techniques utilizing TCI best-practices.
Documents all school non-incident review & IRTs in the mandated time frame period.
Supports client’s ICMPs are being used effectively.
Upholds all rules and structures within the school.
Provides a safe environment for youth and staff utilizing the Sanctuary model.
Provides pro-active support to staff in behavior management situations.
Maintains first aid/CPR certification set by OMH policy.
Reviews, verifies and provides written and verbal feedback, as needed, for behavioral tracking form.
Manage school building security, including controlling building access for visitors at a centralized entry point during school hours.
Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures; report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources.
Performs follow up conference (Life Space Interview – LSI) with students and staff to work through emotional conflict.
Actively participates in and supports PBIS/MTSS school wide expectations.
Consistently follows policies of the school and agencies in regards to attendance and punctuality.
Provides individual and group coaching/mentoring to assigned team or TA.
Assists in developing procedures and training materials for staff involved with students with challenging behaviors for the purpose of enhancing programs for students and ensuring that program operations are in compliance with established guidelines.
Conducts workshops, training, in-service presentations, etc. in classroom management techniques and other topics for the purpose of developing skills and establishing effective relationships with behaviorally or emotionally disturbed students.
Demonstrates, promotes and practices cultural sensitivity towards students and staff through respect and understanding achieved through training and Agency cultural activities.
Knowledgeable on various types of bullying as explained by DASA (Dignity Act).
Supervises students outside of classroom areas as needed. Acts as a neutral person in helping students resolve their problem & re-engage in the school program.
Maintains knowledge of and supports creation and implementation of FBAs/BIPs.
Promote highly specialized positive behavior interventions in which “at risk” students thrive: behavior instruction that is explicit, intensive, accelerated and provides ample practice.
Evaluates and recommends programmatic improvements to the Assistant Principal and Director of Education.
Works with school personnel to coordinate and facilitate extra-curricular activities (i.e. Friday Fun Day, end of year activities).
Provides therapeutic consequences that are fair, consistent and recognizes the needs of the client to be successful in a school setting.
Sets behavioral limits for clients within the structure of the school/community.
Serve as a consultant to administrators, teachers and cottage/agency personnel/families.
Collaborates with the Support & Response Team to ensure campus safety.
Promotes regular communication and collaboration between the school, residence, social workers, families and outside agencies.
Facilitate relationships within the community in order to monitor behavioral and social progress of students (i.e. volunteering opportunities, field trips, etc.).
Fulfills all legal requirements as a Mandated Reporter under NYS law and professional ethical standards.
TCI Trainer Certification – willingness to work throughout the agency to certify/recertify agency employees.
Exercises full compliance with the Agency’s Code of Conduct, all Agency policies and procedures and Federal and State laws and regulations.