Trauma-Informed Behavior Support Specialist

Oconomowoc Development Training Center of Wisconsin LLC; Town of Oconomowoc (WI); On-site; USD 57,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Tuition Reimbursement

Health & Wellness Plans

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Genesee Lake School, a MyPath Company, seeks a Therapeutic Support Specialist to develop individualized behavior support plans, train staff, and conduct assessments in a residential/educational setting. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to promote growth and safety for students with emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges.

You will lead data collection, debriefings, and post-incident reviews while modeling evidence-based interventions and trauma-informed practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in behavioral sciences or related field with relevant experience.
• 2+ years of experience with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and behavioral support needs.
• Experience with autism, behavior plan development, and data collection preferred.
• Formal training in applied behavioral principles is a plus.
• Experience delivering staff education or coaching strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement behavior support, intervention, and crisis plans for students with moderate to significant behavioral needs.
• Conduct behavioral assessments to inform individualized therapeutic support plans.
• Analyze behavioral data to identify patterns, trends, and support needs.
• Review physical interventions and critical incidents daily for assigned caseload.
• Participate in and/or lead post-incident debriefings with staff and students.
• Attend psychiatric appointments/reviews as needed for student support.
• Provide hands-on behavioral and therapeutic training to staff, including de-escalation techniques.
• Model appropriate behavioral intervention strategies in real-time situations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to implement trauma-informed practices and positive behavior supports.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and program-level discussions.
• Maintain accurate service notes and behavior documentation.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science / Education or related field

Associates/High School + 5+ years experience

Job description

Genesee Lake School, a MyPath Company, seeks a Therapeutic Support Specialist to develop individualized behavior support plans, train staff, and conduct assessments in a residential/educational setting. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to promote growth and safety for students with emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges.

You will lead data collection, debriefings, and post-incident reviews while modeling evidence-based interventions and trauma-informed practices.