Intervention Specialist: Behavioral Support Brooklyn

Gersh Autism Academy; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

401k matching

Life Insurance

Family Leave

Disability insurance

Training & Development

Job summary

Gersh Autism Academy in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a full-time Intervention Specialist to support behavioral, emotional, and academic needs of students aged 5-21. The role focuses on crisis prevention, intervention, and data collection within a year-round program.

You will observe and document interventions, collaborate with staff, and maintain a safe, dignified environment for students in crisis. Requires strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Must possess excellent writing and organizational skills.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Certification in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention preferred.
• Previous experience with crisis intervention with school age students required.

Responsibilities

• Observe, manage, evaluate, and document student behavioral issues and crisis interventions.
• Assess and maintain a functional environment for the intervention that preserves the dignity of the student in crisis and protects safety.
• Provide crisis prevention: build rapport, discuss proactive strategies with staff, and debrief on behavior management.

Skills

Written communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Crisis intervention experience

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Gersh Autism Academy in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a full-time Intervention Specialist to support behavioral, emotional, and academic needs of students aged 5-21. The role focuses on crisis prevention, intervention, and data collection within a year-round program.

You will observe and document interventions, collaborate with staff, and maintain a safe, dignified environment for students in crisis. Requires strong communication and organizational skills.