Intervention Specialist (Brooklyn) at Gersh Autism Academy

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Oct, 26

Salary

23.0

Posted On

18 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Crisis Intervention, Behavior Management, De-escalation Techniques, Data Collection, Interpersonal Communication, Microsoft Office, Collaborative & Proactive Solutions, Non-Violent Physical Crisis Intervention, Observation, Documentation, Rapport Building, Multi-tasking

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

*Please note, this is a year-round school program. We are currently seeking a full-time Intervention Specialist to join our team at our Brooklyn, NY campus. This role is an integral part of our Intervention team and is focused on supporting the behavioral, emotional, and academic needs of our students. The ideal candidate is proactive, compassionate, and collaborative, with a strong commitment to helping students succeed in a specialized learning environment. Intervention Specialist Responsibilities: Observe, manage, evaluate, and document all aspects of student behavioral issues and crisis interventions. This includes the effectiveness and efficiency of all intervention strategies and verbal and physical techniques employed. Assess and maintain a functional environment for the intervention that preserves the dignity of the student in crisis and protects the safety of everyone involved Ensure that throughout every phase of the intervention we are always providing the highest level of Care, Welfare, Safety, and Security Crisis Prevention: Observe and interact with all students in various academic and classroom settings to build rapport with them and gain an understanding of what their deficits and behaviors are Meet with classroom staff and service providers to discuss proactive strategies for managing and preventing outbursts and/or challenging behaviors Observe staff interactions with the students and debrief with them on rapport building, behavior management, and crisis prevention Crisis Intervention: Utilize intervention techniques such as Collaborative & Proactive Solutions and Non-Violent Physical Crisis Intervention to deescalate students who are acting out verbally and/or physically and have become a danger to themselves or others Ensure that all students are treated with the highest level of Care, Welfare, Safety, and Security Teamwork Excellence Attitude Courage Heart Intervention Specialist Data Collection and Analysis: Collect and review completed Intervention Worksheets daily Attend team meetings as requested Requirements: 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 Requires strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with all levels of Management. Ability to work well under pressure and to prioritize tasks are essential Strong Interpersonal skills Detailed oriented individual Maintain confidentiality Effectively manages student crisis with dignity and respect Anticipate and meet deadlines, complete assignments with consistent accuracy Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) Intervention Specialist Working conditions: Must be able to multi-task and work in high pressure environment Physical requirements: Must be able to keep students safe from themselves and others and, in some cases, may need to implement CPI (therapeutic holds) procedures. Must be able to remove oneself from potentially harmful situations and, in some cases, be able to lift a child. Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and move throughout the workday Ability to lift (at least 50-65 pounds), assist, and/or physically support students, which may include lifting or guiding students of varying sizes Ability to physically intervene when required to ensure safety (per CPI training) Ability to remove oneself and/or others from unsafe situations quickly Ability to maintain attention and focus in a dynamic, high-stimulation environment Ability to multi-task and shift priorities quickly Ability to exercise sound judgment and decision-making, particularly in high-pressure or safety-sensitive situations Ability to work effectively as part of a team and maintain professional relationships Ability to perform duties under stress, including during behavioral escalations Schedule 8:00AM-3:30PM (and once a week until 4PM for a team meeting) Benefits for Full Time Employees Gersh Autism offers a competitive compensation package, including comprehensive health and retirement benefits, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment committed to your personal and professional growth. Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k matching) Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity) Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Training & Development

Responsibilities

The Intervention Specialist is responsible for managing and documenting student behavioral issues and implementing crisis intervention strategies to ensure safety. They collaborate with staff to develop proactive behavior management plans and utilize specialized techniques to de-escalate students in crisis.