Therapeutic Support Specialist

MyPath•Oconomowoc, WI

5d•$57,100 - $59,100

About The Position

Genesee Lake School, a MyPath Company, provides residential, educational, and community-based services for children and young adults with emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges. The Therapeutic Support Specialist supports the organization’s mission of promoting growth, independence, and a high quality of life for the individuals served. This role develops individualized behavior support strategies, provides hands-on staff training and modeling, conducts assessments, and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to shape therapeutic interventions and support student success.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science, Education, or a related Human Service Field; alternatively, an associate degree or high school diploma with 5+ years of relevant experience.
At least 2 years of experience working with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and behavioral support needs.
Ability to maintain a calm and effective demeanor in emergency and stressful situations.
Strong written and verbal communication and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team to deliver high-quality care.
Collaborative, flexible, and mission-driven mindset.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Must be able to meet physical requirements, including lifting and performing approved intervention techniques.
Willingness to work with residents in a variety of settings, including community outings.

Nice To Haves

Experience with autism, behavior plan development, and data collection.
Formal training in applied behavioral principles.
Experience delivering staff education or coaching.

Responsibilities

Create and implement behavior support, intervention, and crisis plans for students with moderate to significant behavioral needs.
Conduct behavioral assessments to inform individualized therapeutic support plans.
Analyze behavioral data to identify patterns, trends, and support needs.
Review physical interventions and critical incidents daily for the assigned caseload.
Participate in and/or lead post-incident debriefings with staff and students.
Attend psychiatric appointments or reviews as needed to support students.
Provide hands-on behavioral and therapeutic training to staff, including de-escalation and behavior management techniques.
Model appropriate behavioral intervention strategies in real-time situations.
Offer constructive feedback to strengthen staff skills, confidence, and consistency.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to implement trauma-informed practices and positive behavior supports.
Participate in treatment team meetings, Collaborative Team Meetings, and program-level discussions.
Maintain accurate service notes and behavior documentation.
Establish behavior support documentation standards and train staff on expectations.
Ensure compliance with agency policies, treatment plans, safety procedures, and confidentiality requirements.
Protect student rights and report suspected abuse in accordance with agency protocols.