Crisis Support & Student Safety Specialist

Vanderheyden, Inc.; Wynantskill (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderheyden, Inc. is seeking a compassionate team member to assist students and staff in crisis situations, ensuring a safe and orderly educational environment. The role supports behavior plans, conducts supervision, and participates in trainings while maintaining program expectations.

Requirements include a HS Diploma or GED and at least one year of experience with at-risk youth. Must hold current TCI certification; strong communication and time-management skills are essential for this

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• At least one year of experience with at-risk youth and/or youth with special education needs preferred.
• Ability to manage time and workload effectively.
• Maintains up-to-date certification in TCI.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• An equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain awareness of current treatment plans for students (IEP, BSP), personalized behavior plans, and individual staff limitations and students’ safety plans, if applicable.
• Communicate effectively with education staff and other agency staff as needed to provide feedback on management issues.
• Attend staff meetings and in-service training as required by supervisor.
• Assist in residential and day program arrival and dismissal procedures.
• Monitor classroom transactions as well as time in hallways, bathroom, and cafeteria.
• Supervision of students when transitioning between classes.
• Follow and support all guidelines in the Student Handbook and Code of Conduct.
• Provide crisis assistance to school staff as needed.
• Assist and participate in activities which improve the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of students.
• Develop supportive and nurturing relationships with students while consistently reinforcing program expectations.
• Contribute to or participate in education-based projects and activities.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Problem-solving

TCI certified

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Vanderheyden, Inc. is seeking a compassionate team member to assist students and staff in crisis situations, ensuring a safe and orderly educational environment. The role supports behavior plans, conducts supervision, and participates in trainings while maintaining program expectations.

Requirements include a HS Diploma or GED and at least one year of experience with at-risk youth. Must hold current TCI certification; strong communication and time-management skills are essential for this