• School Behavior Support Worker

    Northern Rivers Family Services (Albany, NY)


    School Behavior Support Worker

    Job Details

    Job Location

     

    Albany-Academy Main-PCFC - Albany, NY

    Position Type

    Full Time

    Education Level

    High School/GED

     

    Salary Range

     

    $20.00 - $21.00 Hourly

     

    Travel Percentage

     

    None

     

    Job Shift

     

    Day

     

    Job Category

    Education

    Description

    As the Behavior Support Classroom Specialist, you will ensure the safety of the students in the Alternative Programming Room. You will coordinate clinical, academic, and restorative efforts for students in APR. You will report to the Dean of Students and will work onsite.

    Responsibilities:

    + Coordinate daily schedule for Alternative Programming Room with teaching staff, classroom staff, and clinicians.

    + Coordinate Restorative Practices efforts with the administrative team

    + Communicate with leadership team regarding incidents and interventions.

    + Support and correct behavior support staff interactions and interventions with students.

    + Ensure that APR support staff follow school and agency procedures while working with students.

    + Coordinate with treatment teams and families regarding behavioral concerns that are affecting the milieu and academic programming.

    + Help design and implement treatment services for children in collaboration with students, educators, administrators, and clinicians.

    + Assist and educate staff with implementation of crisis intervention work, conflict resolution, and mediation strategies throughout the school.

    + Be a school liaison with residential staff to ensure consistency of care and support of students across programs.

    + Participate in implementation of PBIS Tier II and Tier III student plans.

    + Collaborate with all members of the school and clinical treatment team to ensure ongoing communication and consistency of interventions and treatment for students.

    + Ensure that all reporting forms are completed and returned to the appropriate source.

    + Maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding student information observing agency, state, and federal regulators.

    + Maintain CPR and First Aid certifications.

    + Maintain TCI Training

     

    EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

     

    + HS diploma with 3 years of experience, or equivalent education and experience

    + TCI trainer certification

    + Drivers license

     

    Benefits

     

    + Health care package: medical, dental, and vision

    + Tuition reimbursement

    + Paid time off

    + Holiday Pay

    + 401 (K) plan

    + Life Insurance

    + Loan repayment assistance

    + Free training/CEU opportunities

     

    Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work. Northern Rivers Family Services is committed to keeping a safe and healthy working environment for all employees and the clients we serve. As an employee of Northern Rivers Family Services, you will be expected to perform your job in the safest possible manner and to acknowledge that safety is an important part of everyday performance. As an employee of Northern Rivers Family Services, you will adhere to all safety procedures and take part in safety program activities.