Lead Behavior Interventionist

Primary Responsibilities

• Participate in interventions as necessary to encourage students to follow program expectations.
• Identify issues which may impede the student's successful social and emotional behavior and assist in creating plans that address these issues.
• Provides support to therapists and special education teachers by implementing visual, behavioral, social, and communications strategies that enhance student performance and behavior.
• Works with program staff to ensure delivery of therapeutic and academic content.
• Works on an in-depth basis with individual students' exceptional needs to implement intensive behavioral therapy and tutoring selected students one-on-one or in small groups for core academic subjects.
• Assembles developmentally appropriate instructional aids and activities to support the therapy and subject matter being taught.
• Participates in team meetings and consultations with parents and staff regarding student behavior.
• May attend Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) meetings as necessary.
• Provides input to therapists, specialists, and teachers on student performance, progress, and behavior.
• Develops and uses behavior intervention plans including incentives as positive reinforcement, in conjunction with therapist, teacher, and other program staff.
• As needed, supports the treatment team in preparing materials needed to support students transitioning in and out of the program.
• Attend transition meetings as necessary.
• May monitor classroom environments and continue with interventions, lesson plans, or instruction when a therapist or teacher is absent.
• Observes, monitors, and redirects the behavior of students within approved procedures.
• Reinforces behavior modification techniques.
• Exercises constant supervision of children as necessary.
• Documents student academic and behavior progress and performance to support teachers and therapists using the individualized education plan as a guide.
• Records information in formats that support further evaluations.
• Ensures that all paperwork is completed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assures privacy of student information.
• Assists teachers, therapists, and special program staff with preparation and presentation of in-service training sessions.
• Assist in organizing meetings, participate in meetings to share information about the individualized behavior intervention programs and lead meetings as necessary.
• Provides coaching and mentorship to other staff in the program on behavior management techniques, handling crisis situations, implementing plans for students, and coordinating with parents and other outside agencies such as school districts.
• Responds to and provides immediate, therapeutic interventions in crisis situations.
• Supports other treatment team members that are responding to crisis situations in the program.
• Aids with planning and instruction of activities for students, which could include but is not limited to field trips, health and wellness, art, physical education, or other recreational activities.
• As needed, organize and implement social skills and therapeutic groups, including student-led groups when necessary.
• Schedules, facilitates, and accompanies clients on community outings and other activities connected with or supporting cognitive progress.
• Assures safety of clients following health and safety rules.
• Some driving between locations and transporting clients may be required during the workday on an as-needed basis.
• As needed, assists students with hygiene-related needs, which may include following procedures for managing soiled clothing, using appropriate protective equipment, and maintaining a clean and safe environment.
• Support the ongoing operations of the program, which may include purchasing or ordering supplies for the student store.
• In addition to the above, any other responsibilities appropriate to the position and not specifically listed in the job description.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, child development, psychology, social services, or behavioral health field. High School Diploma or GED accepted with 5 or more years of relevant experience.
• Intermediate (minimum of 3 years of job-related experience).
• Experience working with children within the structure of an intensive, milieu-based program.
• Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration.
• FBI fingerprinting required per RCW 28A.400.303.
• Current CPR certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire; training provided by the organization).

Preferred Qualifications

• Specialist (minimum 5 years of job-related experience).
• Experience working with Special Education population.
• Educational or classroom management experience preferred.
• Awareness of or working knowledge of Cognitive/Behavioral therapy, Rational/Emotive therapy, behavioral modification, applied behavior analysis, and development theory is strongly preferred.

Worksite-Specific Requirements

• Valid Washington State Food Worker Card.
• Must meet all agency driving requirements, including being at least 21 years old, having been licensed for a minimum of three years, successfully completing a motor vehicle history check, possessing and maintaining a current, valid driver's license in the state of Washington, and having reliable, insured transportation.

Performance Requirements

• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, clients, organizations, and the public.
• Communicates clearly and concisely.
• Ability to operate a personal computer, fax machine, printer, and copier proficiently.
• Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed productivity standards.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively as a team member.
• Able to assist in building positive working relationships with staff of all agency departments.

Work Environment

Frequent mobility and/or sitting is required for extended periods. While performing the job duties, the employee is required to walk, sit, use hands and fingers, reach with arms, talk, or listen. Peripheral vision is also required for this position.