School-Based Behavioral Intervention Specialist

Shodair; Helena (MT); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan assistance

403B employer contribution

Job summary

Shodair Children's Hospital seeks a Behavioral Intervention Specialist to join the CSCT team at Helena Middle School. This full-time, school-based role supports students with serious emotional disturbances by implementing mental health interventions in collaboration with a CSCT therapist, school staff, and families.

You will administer classroom-based supports, help students develop coping skills, and participate in crisis response, documentation, and transportation as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services, social work, or related field required or
• High school diploma/GED with two years of relevant experience accepted.
• Valid driver’s license required for transporting students during programming.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care, supervision, and support to students based on individualized plans.
• Assist students in developing social skills, emotional regulation, and coping strategies.
• Support therapeutic classroom activities and assignments.
• Collaborate with therapists, school staff, and families for consistent intervention.
• Participate in crisis intervention using safe, non-violent techniques.
• Document student behaviors, progress, and interventions per policy and billing requirements.
• Coordinate and participate in structured summer and holiday programming, including transporting students as needed.
• Administer school-time medications during non-traditional school sessions.
• Serve as a positive role model promoting safe and respectful behavior.

Skills

Empathy & patience

Effective communication

De-escalation

Problem-solving

Behavior management

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services or related field

High school diploma/GED with two years' relevant experience

Job description

Shodair Children's Hospital seeks a Behavioral Intervention Specialist to join the CSCT team at Helena Middle School. This full-time, school-based role supports students with serious emotional disturbances by implementing mental health interventions in collaboration with a CSCT therapist, school staff, and families.

You will administer classroom-based supports, help students develop coping skills, and participate in crisis response, documentation, and transportation as needed.