Behavior Support Specialist

Family Services NWPA; Meadville (Crawford County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Benefits year round

Job summary

Family Services NW PA seeks a Behavior Support Specialist to provide school-based direct services to students and families. The role requires following a prescribed treatment plan and involves crisis management and collaboration with teachers and staff.

The position is full-time for 187 days per year, with unpaid summers but year-round benefits. A $2,000 sign-on bonus is offered, with staged payments after 90 days, 180 days, and one year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social services field required.
• Experience working in a classroom preferred.

Responsibilities

• Works 180 student days with teachers and students.
• Provides direct services to students and families in the school setting.
• Follows a prescribed treatment plan and participates in de‑escalation training.

Skills

Crisis management

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in social services field

Job description

REPORTS TO: Director, Behavior Support Services

PAY RATE:$16.75 per hour

JOB TYPE:Full time - 187 days/year; unpaid summers; benefits year round

$2,000 SIGN-ON BONUS*

*$500 at 90 days, $500 at 180 days and $1,000 at 1 year

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Behavior Support Specialist provides direct services to students and their families in the school setting. Worker must be able to follow a prescribed treatment plan. Works 187 days a day; unpaid summer; benefits all year.

JOB DUTIES:

• Works 180 student days with teachers and students.
• Effectively mnages self in crisis situations (violence, physical aggression, etc).
• Works up to 7 additional days for trainings provied by the District or Family Services.
• Provides assistance in the ES classroom, regular classroom, and throughout the building as needed.
• Completes de-escalation Ukeru training as provided and used in cooperation with school staff.
• Receives training on and participate in Zones of Regulation as used by classroom teachers and school staff.
• Intervenes with students whose behavior and/or acadeic school progress warrants intervention upon the recommendation of the Emotional Support Teacher, School Psychologist, and/or Principal.
• Receives bi-weekly supervision by a Family Services' supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in social services field required.
• Experience working in a classroom, preferred.

ABOUT FAMILY SERVICES OF NW PA:

Family Services of NW PA (FSNWPA) is a non-profit social service agency with a mission to Strengthen Families and Transform Lives. We provide a comprehensive continuum of care and high quality, innovative programs and services to children and families across Northwest Pennsylvania. Services are available in Erie, Crawford, Mercer, and Venango Counties in Pennsylvania. Learn more at www.FSNWPA.org.

Family Services of NW PA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-866-4530.