Education Support Staff (Victory Learning Center)

OLV Human Services•Lackawanna, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Victory Learning Center provides specialized educational services to students ages 5–21 who are diagnosed with Autism or a cognitive disability paired with a mental health diagnosis. The Education Support Staff (Float) works with students who may also have developmental or intellectual disabilities and supports delivery of evidence-based methods, including Applied Behavior Analysis, Restorative Practices, and Trauma Informed Care. The float provides classroom coverage wherever needed to maintain staffing ratios, with daily assignments varying according to building needs. The role also provides direct support for students attending the WAY program and may involve working at either Victory Learning Center location in Lackawanna, New York. Staff attend WAY activities on a rotating basis, assist with arrival and dismissal, and contribute to a therapeutic and safe environment.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Three to five years of experience developing or implementing behavior support plans for individuals with developmental disabilities and/or mental health concerns.
Demonstrated basic knowledge and competencies in Applied Behavioral Analysis.
Valid New York State driver's license.
Computer skills.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Complete all required agency training, including Applied Behavior Analysis and SCIP-R, and all training required by programs served.
Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, including frequent standing, walking, climbing, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, and eye/hand/foot coordination, as well as occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, and feeling.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or higher in Human Services, Special Education, or a related field.
Basic sign language knowledge.

Responsibilities

Provide coverage wherever needed to maintain staffing ratios, with assignments varying based on building needs.
Provide coverage for driving to the gym at the Martin Road location, lunch breaks, special-area times, CSE and other meetings, and staffing needs at either Victory Learning Center location.
Attend WAY activities on a rotating basis and provide additional support to students outside the building.
Perform arrival and dismissal duties.
Participate in and support a therapeutic and safe milieu.
Develop working knowledge of therapeutic interventions and interactions.
Assist with personal hygiene tasks as required.
Attend and participate in community meetings, team meetings, and debrief meetings.
Assist with professional development training and team-building activities.
Perform scheduled cleaning tasks and environmental rounds.
Conduct student belongings searches when directed by administration and understand the contraband list.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

Paid school breaks (approximately seven weeks).
Paid holidays.
Additional paid time off (PTO).
Health insurance options, including free insurance options.
Dental insurance options, including free insurance options.
Vision insurance options.
Paid employer-sponsored life insurance.
Supplemental insurance programs for additional life insurance, short-term disability, accident, and cancer insurance.
Savings of up to $600 annually for completing biometric health screenings on a single health insurance plan, and up to $1,200 if a spouse also completes them.
OLV tuition reimbursement up to $7,200.
Qualifying nonprofit employer for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program.
Access to dental and outpatient mental health services while employed.
Annual gym reimbursement up to $180.
Employee referral program.