Safety Team Member

Vanderheyden, Inc.•Town of North Greenbush, NY

About The Position

Responsible for assisting individual students and staff in crisis situations so that the educational program is safe and orderly.

HS Diploma or GED.
Maintains up-to-date certification in TCI.
Problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
An equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities.

At least one year of experience with at-risk youth and/or youth with special education needs preferred.
Ability to manage time and workload effectively.

Maintain awareness of current treatment plans for students (IEP, BSP), personalized behavior plans, and individual staff limitations and students’ safety plans, if applicable.
Communicate effectively with education staff and other agency staff as needed to provide feedback on management issues.
Attend staff meetings and in-service training as required by supervisor.
Assist in residential and day program arrival and dismissal procedures.
Monitor classroom transactions as well as time in hallways, bathroom, and cafeteria.
Supervision of students when transitioning between classes.
Follow and support all guidelines in the Student Handbook and Code of Conduct.
Provide crisis assistance to school staff as needed.
Assist and participate in activities which improve the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of students.
Develop supportive and nurturing relationships with students while consistently reinforcing program expectations.
Contribute to or participate in education-based projects and activities.
Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned from time to time as business needs require.