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Job Title: Behavioral Intervention Specialist

Reports to: Clinical Coordinator

Department: Clinical

Compensation: $65,000-$75,000 per year, depending on experience

Company Overview:

Shrub Oak International School (www.shruboak.org) is a therapeutic day and residential school for autistic children, adolescents, and young adults with complex co-occurring conditions. Located in northern Westchester County, Shrub Oak offers unparalleled educational opportunities for autistic students in a family-centric, supportive environment. We offer a variety of programs to meet the needs of students across the spectrum, and our curriculum is based on the most advanced and successful evidence-based clinical and academic approaches in ASD education.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

The Behavior Intervention Specialist (BIS) will conduct functional analyses of behavior to understand factors that contribute to and sustain challenging behaviors and will guide development of positive behavior repertoires. They will guide faculty and staff in development of behavior intervention plans and will construct systemic positive behavior supports across the campus – in school, as well as during residential programming - consulting, counseling, and supporting crises as needed.  The BIS is a member of the Clinical Department and is assigned to a specific student cohort reporting to the Clinical Coordinator of their assigned cohort. They will maintain key relationships with all staff at Shrub Oak International School, their students, and families, to collaborate to ensure that the individualized needs of our student population are met. Having access to confidential information, discretion and independent judgement is required.

+ Conducts comprehensive assessments and reassessments of a student's functional, behavioral, and emotional needs to develop individualized support plans (ISPs)

+ Gathers and reviews data as needed to support the needs of the student

+ Utilizes a variety of treatment approaches that are safe, creative and individualized to a particular student's needs

+ Collaborates, develops, implements, and trains staff on behavior support plans to improve behavioral outcomes for our students

+ Collaborates with a students primary clinician to provide supplementary sessions and clinical work to support skill building and generalization of concepts being worked on in therapy sessions.

+ Supports with the creation and facilitation of clinically focused student groups on a variety of relevant topics.

+ Works closely with staff providing real time support, guidance, and counsel on implementing plans, as well as supporting staff to empower student development of life skills, social skills and ADLs

+ Provides crisis management push in/pull out support as necessary

+ Collaborates with clinicians and members of Shrub Oak International’s Education and Residential teams to ensure that each student's progress is holistic and integrated by considering their ITEP goals, progress and developmental needs

+ Maintains appropriate records and reports as required

+ Participates in clinical and Shrub Oak activities to advance field knowledge; engages in activities to remain at the forefront of professional development and advancements

+ Actively assists with other programs, events, and services administered through Shrub Oak and may be involved in a wider range of responsibilities.

+ Participates, as needed, in community and professional education regarding clinical matters, life skills independence and related areas

Please note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Requirements:

Experience & Education

+ Bachelor’s degree in psychology, clinical or related field required; Master’s degree preferred

+ 2 years’ experience working as a behavior specialist or similar, conducting FBAs, evaluations, and/or interventions required; 3 or more years preferred

+ Experience working with students on the autism spectrum or with developmental disabilities required; school/residential environment preferred

+ Experience with crisis de-escalation and management, including involving aggressive behaviors, required

Skills & Abilities:

+ Demonstrates ability to communicate clearly, concisely in both oral and written form

+ Ability to use SOIS’s technology system

+ Ability to accept feedback for continuous improvement

+ Reports promptly for work, utilizes time wisely and maintains an acceptable attendance pattern

+ Ability and willingness to learn new skills

+ Strong ability to build relationships with students and peers

+ Strong ability to process and retain information and to think critically and analytically during crisis

+ Demonstrated ability to multitask and manage competing priorities

+ Ability to handle highly challenging behaviors, including those aggressive in nature

+ Ability to get TCIS trained and complete/maintain all required trainings

Benefits

Available for full-time employees. An overview of our benefits:

+ Insurance coverage: Health, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance

+ Flexible spending account (FSA)

+ Paid time off (PTO)

+ 401k w/ company match

+ Tuition/Professional development assistance

+ Employee assistance program (EAP)

+ Employee discounts

Physical Requirements/Demands:

A workday regularly includes multiple or conflicting demands, deadlines and time pressures; work regularly requires sustained concentration. Standing for sustained periods of time, bending, stretching, walking up and down stairs (building has 6 floors), around a hilly campus as needed, may also require walking between floors or between buildings at a moment’s notice. May need to lift/move boxes up to 25 pounds and move or rearrange furniture.

Work Environment:

We are a boarding school located on a 127-acre campus. The work environment will include both indoor and outdoor spaces, mostly inside the classroom or educational environment. May include work within the residential setting. The building has 6 floors accessible by staircases and elevators.

EEO Statement:

Shrub Oak is an equal employment opportunity employer. Shrub Oak International School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to apply for a job or to perform the essentials functions of their job. Please advise us if you require a reasonable accommodation.

Please note:

SOIS maintains a smoke-free environment to ensure the health and safety of our students, employees, and community. Smoking or vaping of any kind is strictly prohibited indoors, outdoors, and during off-campus activities, with enforcement measures in place including smoke/vape detectors. Non-compliance will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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