Behavior Specialist

Istss; Austin (MN); On-site; USD 26,174 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 4 weeks

Health insurance options

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k match

Talkspace Therapy

Hinge Health

Carrot Fertility

Tuition assistance

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Nexus Family Healing is seeking a Behavior Specialist for our on-campus New Dominion School. This role delivers academic therapeutic crisis intervention within the school to promote positive outcomes and brighter futures.

It requires maintaining transitions, enforcing conduct standards, and collaborating on IEP behavior goals. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED with at least two years in relevant settings, and be willing to pass a MN background check and Handle with Care

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years in school/day treatment/residential setting focusing on behavior.
• Ability to build relationships across diverse individuals and communities.
• Must pass MN criminal background check and Handle with Care training.

Responsibilities

• Maintain orderly student transitions during arrivals, classes, lunch, and departures.
• Enforce student rules on conduct, appearance, hygiene, and behavior goals.
• Contribute to IEP behavior goals with teachers and parents.
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality of students and families.
• Demonstrate professional, respectful communication with students, families and staff.
• Engage in crisis interventions and de-escalation as needed.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Student behavior support

Communication with staff

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associates degree (preferred)

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Nexus Family Healing is looking to add a Behavior Specialist to our team at New Dominion School, our on-campus school.

Our Behavior Specialists provide academic therapeutic crisis intervention services to youth within the school setting to contribute to positive outcomes and brighter futures!!

At Nexus Family Healing, we embrace diversity, promote equity, and foster inclusion.

As a national mental health organization, we serve a diverse group of youth and families, and we strive for our workforce to support and represent that diversity.

SCHEDULE/PAY/LOCATION:

• Full-time, Monday - Friday on-site at New Dominion School on the campus of Nexus-Gerard Family Healing
• Pay range - $19 - $20/hour
• Located at: 1111 28th St NE, Austin, MN 55912

Nexus' Comprehensive Benefits Include:

• Four weeks paid time off (PTO) in the first year of employment
• Multiple options for health insurance coverage
• No-cost life insurance
• Short/long-term disability insurance
• 401k match
• NEW - Talkspace Therapy Benefit for the whole family
• NEW - Hinge Health Benefit for the whole family
• NEW Carrot Fertility Benefit
• Tuition assistance and training opportunities
• Advancement pathways and internal promotion
• And much more!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains the orderly transition of students during key times: morning arrivals, class transitions, lunch and breaks, afternoon departures and off-campus field trips or other outings.
• Ensures student compliance with rules relating to personal conduct, personal appearance, hygiene, grooming, housekeeping as well as individual behavior goals.
• Participates in developing Individual Education Plans (IEPs) behavior goals for Social/Emotional Function section, progress meetings with teaching staff and parents.
• Complies with Nexus' policies involving privacy and confidentiality for students and their families.
• Exhibits clear, professional, respectful, and effective communication when interfacing with clients, coworkers, families and external contacts and willingly share knowledge, information and resources
• Engages in crisis interventions and applying de-escalation techniques when appropriate, while maintaining appropriate boundaries and relationships with students.

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED required
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a school, day treatment or residential treatment setting with demonstrated emphasis on behavior intervention responsibilities required.
• Valid driver's license required. Must meet state regulating agency and Nexus Home Office driving requirements.
• Must have the ability to build strong relationships with diverse individuals or communities and understand their unique needs and challenges.
• Must be open to meeting the cultural needs of individuals or communities, considering factors such as language, traditions, and values.
• Must successfully pass a MN criminal background check.
• Successfully participate and complete a two-day Handle with Care exam and training.

Nice to Have:

• Associates or Bachelor's degree

At Nexus Family Healing, our voices and actions are focused on recognizing, affirming and respecting people of every race, ethnic background, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender expression and faith.

Our ICARE Values:

• Innovation: Leading the way and implementing creative, cutting-edge ideas and approaches
• Compassion: Listening, honoring differences, and showing respect, kindness, empathy care, and concern
• Agility: Exhibiting flexibility and adapting quickly
• Responsiveness: Being quick, positive, and accurate
• Excellence: Demonstrating quality results that surpass ordinary standards

When you work at Nexus, you have the opportunity to change lives — including your own!