Youth-Focused IOP Behavioral Support Specialist

Tides Family Services, Inc.; Pawtucket, Northern (RI, KY); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Tides Family Services in Rhode Island seeks an IOP Behavioral Support Staff to assist clinicians, monitor youth, and transport clients in a comprehensive intensive outpatient program. You will implement behavior strategies, support crisis response, and collaborate with the clinical team to reinforce recovery goals.

Full-time, Monday–Friday with occasional evenings or weekends for events; requires a Bachelor's degree and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree – Required.
• Valid driver's license and registered/insured vehicle – Required.
• Bilingual English, Spanish, Portuguese, Creole – Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and supervise clients during program activities, ensuring their safety and well-being throughout the IOP sessions.
• Implement behavior management techniques and strategies to promote positive behavior change and help clients develop healthy coping skills.
• Responsible for transporting clients to the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) site, office locations, community activities and home from the program as directed or as scheduled.
• Assist in the development of crisis response plans and respond promptly and effectively to any crisis situations that may arise during program sessions in accordance with program policies/procedures and clinical supervision.
• Assist in facilitating therapeutic groups or activities as directed by the clinical team.
• Collaborate with the clinical team to reinforce recovery plan goals and encourage active participation from clients.
• Provide one-on-one support to clients and caregivers as needed.
• Participate in the planning and facilitation of program activities including flex scheduling to participate in activities beyond the regularly scheduled program hours.
• Maintain accurate and timely reporting of any significant incidents or concerns to the appropriate team members.
• Any other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the Program Director in support of the organizational mission.

Skills

Crisis management

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Communication skills

Integrity & ethics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Tides Family Services in Rhode Island seeks an IOP Behavioral Support Staff to assist clinicians, monitor youth, and transport clients in a comprehensive intensive outpatient program. You will implement behavior strategies, support crisis response, and collaborate with the clinical team to reinforce recovery goals.

Full-time, Monday–Friday with occasional evenings or weekends for events; requires a Bachelor's degree and a valid driver's license.