Behavioral Interventionist / Educational Support Specialist

Behavioral Interventionist Educational Support Specialist  We are looking for Behavioral Interventionists for our alternate school, ChOICE Academy.

The role provides direct supervision to youth within an integrated mental health treatment facility / educational center.

This team implements behavioral programming and milieu counseling in social, emotional and recreation / leisure skills and activities of daily living in classroom, day treatment and community settings.   If you are looking for an entry point into education and have a passion for helping youth learn daily living and classroom skills while developing your own educator skills, we want to hear from you.

The lists below are examples and not intended to be a complete job description.

Job Duties Supervise students individually or in groups as needed and assigned Work with a time of interventionists to implement behavior and treatment plans Keep accurate, timely notes consistent with agency standards Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge Bachelor’s Degree in human services, education or psychology or equivalent education and experience Organizational skills Attention to detail Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to build relationships and trust with parents, other school staff, and WCMHS staff Valid drivers license, excellent driving record, and access to a safe and reliable insured vehicle required Ability to stand, walk, and / or run for prolonged period Positive regard for individuals with disabilities Willing and able to satisfactorily complete specialized physical and verbal de-escalation training Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds Willing to learn crisis de-escalation and passive restraint techniques to the satisfaction of the training instructor Work Environment This role includes working with youth who may have challenging behaviors in and adjacent to classroom settings Some work is done outside and may require constant supervision of a student Extensive use of a computer while completing notes which may include extended periods of sitting or standing at a workstation Compensations and Benefits :

• This full-time position starts at $23.59 / hr. and excellent benefits, including tuition reimbursement / student loan assistance; generous paid time off; employer-sponsored health, dental, life, and disability insurances; and a 403(b)-retirement plan with employer match.   To apply :   We encourage applicants to apply via the WCMHS website  Careers  page.
• Applications (resume and cover letter) may also be emailed to recruitment@wcmhs.org or mailed via USPS mail to WCMHS Human Resources, PO Box 647, Montpelier, VT 05601. WCMHS strives to make our application process accessible to all.

If you need language assistance or an accommodation in the application process, please contact us at  recruitment@wcmhs.org  or 802-229-1399.  To apply :

If you need language assistance or an accommodation in the application process, please contact us at  recruitment@wcmhs.org  or 802-229-1399.  About the agency :