Behavior Interventionist

Helix Human Services; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Helix Human Services seeks a Behavior Interventionist at Mill Pond School in Springfield, MA. You will provide day-to-day behavioral support and work with staff to understand students’ behavioral needs while ensuring fair, equitable treatment.

The Mill Pond Schools serve diverse students with social-emotional and behavioral challenges. This full-time role follows a school schedule and requires a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High School diploma with 3 years of education or human services experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience working with adolescents with emotional/ behavioral needs.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team in an alternative setting.
• Requires a current valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day behavioral support for students at Mill Pond School.
• Collaborate with staff to understand behavioral needs of students.
• Ensure fair and equitable treatment for all students.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Writing skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Driver's license

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

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Full Time Clerical Mill Pond School - Springfield, Springfield, MA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2126

Salary Range: $20.00 To $22.00 Hourly

Job summary

The Behavior Interventionist provides day-to-day behavioral support for Mill Pond School. Work with staff to increase understanding of the behavioral needs of the students. Ensure that all students are treated fairly and equitably.

The Mill Pond Schools, with locations in Springfield and the Berkshires, serve students—kindergarten through age 22—who have social-emotional and/or behavioral challenges, a learning disability, or who may have a diagnosis of high-functioning Autism. We are committed to serving the whole child, including the child’s family. Our goal is to assist students in developing the skills necessary to successfully return to a less-restrictive environment, and, ultimately, to their previous school setting.

Schedule

Monday shift, 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. and Tuesday – Friday shifts, 7:40 a.m. – 2:40 p.m.

Qualifications

• High School diploma with 3 years of experience in education or human services; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience with adolescents with emotional/ behavioral special needs.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Good communication and writing skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team in an alternative setting.
• Requires a current valid driver’s license.

Helix Human Services is an inclusive organization. LGBTQIA+ and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply! Helix Human Services is dedicated to providing trauma-informed therapeutic and educational services to diverse children and families, building the foundation for lifelong success at home, school, and the community.