Behavior Intervention Specialist (Academy South)

City of Lincoln; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

UCAN Academy and High School in Chicago seeks a Behavior Intervention Specialist to support teachers with behavioral management and trauma-informed services. The role focuses on Positive Youth Development within UCAN's clinical philosophy, monitoring progress and maintaining a safe learning environment.

Responsibilities include implementing behavior programs, supervising students, attending staff meetings, and maintaining progress reports.

Qualifications

• High School Certificate required; BA preferred.
• Paraprofessional Certificate plus State Letter of Approval required.
• TCI certification maintained at all times.

Responsibilities

• Work with teachers in behavioral management of students under supervision.
• Implement specified behavioral programs as directed by teacher.
• Supervise and monitor students for behavioral outbursts in/out of class.
• Maintain safe, positive environment focused on behavioral growth.
• Maintain behavioral reports and perform routine duties.
• Attend routine staff meetings and events.
• Observe and evaluate students’ behavioral progress.
• Participate in staffing, team meetings, and related program meetings.
• Pursue ongoing training via seminars and conferences.

Skills

Team collaboration

CPS relationship

TCI skills

Cultural sensitivity

Verbal & written communication

Child welfare knowledge

Independent & teamwork

Education

High School Certificate

BA or BS preferable

Paraprofessional Certificate & State Letter

Type 39 Substitute Teacher Certificate

Relatable work experience

TCI certification

Job description

• Location 3110 W. Grand Ave.,Chicago, IL, 60622,United States
• Base Pay $20.86 - $21.38 / Hour
• Employee Type Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

• Name Recruitment Team
• Email [e-mail]

Position Title: Behavior Intervention Specialist

Department: UCAN Academy and High School

Reports to: Associate Vice President

About the Program

Comprised of two campuses in the Humboldt Park and Auburn-Gresham communities, the UCAN Academy is an innovative kindergarten - 12th grade, year-round therapeutic day school. Collectively, the multi-accredited schools make up the one of the largest and most recognized therapeutic day school operations in Chicago. Students come from diverse and distinct backgrounds and have experienced difficulties in public or private school settings. Each youth has a unique set of needs that are met through the development and monitoring of their Individualized Education Plan. They are enrolled from Chicago Public Schools and several suburban districts, and many have become discouraged about learning. Our goal is to help them to see schooling in a positive light and to reach their highest potential. Our small class sizes of 10 students with a 5:1 student to staff ratio are geared to small teaching sessions and equipped to meet students' individual learning needs.

Position Summary

The Behavior Intervention Specialist assists the school staff in establishing appropriate behavior in the school setting. The Specialist is responsible for facilitating healing through Trauma Informed services and utilizing Positive Youth Development and UCAN's Clinical Philosophy.

• Works with teachers in behavioral management of the students under their supervision.
• Implements specific behavioral programs for students as directed by the teacher.
• Supervises and monitors students for behavioral outbursts both inside and outside of the classroom.
• Assist in maintaining an environment for students that is safe, pleasant, and directed towards enhancing the students’ behavioral growth.
• Maintain behavioral reports and performs other routine duties as required.
• Attends all routine staff meetings and events in area of responsibility.
• Assists in observing and evaluating the student’s behavioral progress.
• Participate in staffing, team meetings, supervisory sessions, and other related program meetings, on a regular basis.
• Maintains current knowledge through participation in training sessions, seminars, conferences, etc.
• Perform other related tasks as required or assigned.

Professionalism and Work Conduct

• Behaves with integrity, demonstrates high ethical standards, and displays a positive image of UCAN.
• Acts in a professional manner at all times and maintains appropriate boundaries with clients.
• Demonstrates accountability for results and keeps commitments to others.
• Reports to work, meetings, training, and job-related activities prepared and as scheduled.
• Demonstrates openness and respect for cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of clients and coworkers.
• Understands and supports UCAN’s standard of cultural proficiency and strives to meet it.
• Responds to clients and their families, UCAN staff, DCFS, service providers and other stakeholders in a timely manner and ensures follow up to adequately address their need.

Education/Job Experience/Certification

Behavioral Intervention Specialist I

• High School Certificate.
• BA or BS preferable.
• Paraprofessional Certificate and State Letter of Approval required.
• Type 39 Substitute Teacher Certificate preferred.
• At least one year of relatable work experience.
• Maintain current TCI certification at all times.

Behavioral Intervention Specialist II

• High School Certificate.
• BA or BS preferable.
• Paraprofessional Certificate and State Letter of Approval required.
• Type 39 Substitute Teacher Certificate preferred.
• Three years of relatable work experience.
• Maintain current TCI certification at all times.

Lead Behavioral Intervention Specialist

• High School Certificate.
• BA or BS preferable.
• Paraprofessional Certificate and State Letter of Approval required.
• Type 39 Substitute Teacher Certificate preferred.
• Five years of relatable work experience.
• Maintain current TCI certification at all times.
• Maintain current TCI trainer training and provide TCI training to the Academy as scheduled in accordance with TCI certification standards.
• Provide formal TCI observations with written feedback on a quarterly basis for the behavior intervention team.
• Provide additional TCI practice sessions in addition to the required trainings and refreshers as required by TCI standards.

Special Knowledge and Qualifications

• Able to work with others from different educational fields
• Strong Relationship with CPS Preferred
• Proficient in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention skills
• Is open and respectful of cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of clients and is willing and competent to work with a diverse client population.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of the child welfare system.
• Ability to work both independently and a part of a high functioning team.

Summary

At UCAN, we prioritize the health and well-being of our team, as it is essential to our mission of serving the community. Our competitive benefits package is designed to help you and your family thrive. Below, you'll find a comprehensive list of the benefits we offer.

• Medical
• Vision
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance
• Voluntary Accident Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Tuition Reimbursement

Benefits Provided at No Cost to You

• Group Life and AD&D Insurance
• Group Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

UCAN is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages candidates with lived experience and diverse backgrounds to apply.