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Behavioral Health Worker

Lycoming County

Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of students? The ESS Behavioral Health worker will perform direct treatment in a supportive for the BLaST Intermediate Unit to meet individualized behavioral and academic needs of the students.

ESS, a leading educational staffing company, has dozens of paraprofessional opportunities in our partnering school districts throughout the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Participate in group therapy sessions as a co-leader under the direction of the Teacher / Social Worker
• Conduct behavioral modification under the direction of the Teacher / Social Worker
• Assist with crisis intervention and stabilization strategies as needed
• Develop and maintain an environment which is non-threatening, safe, nurturing, and where the students and their families feel respected, accepted, and welcome
• Assist in conducting formal and informal assessments as needed
• Facilitate a safe and efficient transition between activities with attention to facilitate student's individual needs
• Utilize a school-wide positive behavior system in the management of group and client behaviors
• Communicate and work cooperatively with co-workers and students to meet student needs
• Adhere to legal and ethical standards in the provision of behavioral health and educational services
• Assist teacher and social worker in developing and implementing behavioral modification system
• Assist with data collection and record keeping
• Assistance with the documentation of student, behavior, attendance, record maintenance, end of year reports and other reports as required
• Understand and adhere to all ESS Unit policies and procedures
• Demonstrate cooperation and flexibility in performing other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

ESS Advantages

About ESS

As leaders in the education staffing space since 2000, ESS specializes in placing qualified staff in daily, long-term, and permanent K-12 school district positions including substitute teachers, paraprofessionals, and other school support staff. Over the last 23 years, we have innovated education staffing to provide dynamic solutions to school districts and professional opportunities to passionate educators. Our team serves over 5 million students with a pool of 92,000 substitute and permanent employees throughout 34 states. Internally, the ESS team is comprised of 650 individuals with a passion for education working together to ensure our 900 partner districts experience valuable education every day.

We provide our employees with the ability to work in school districts across the country in addition to benefits, comprehensive training, flexible work schedules, and professional development.

ESS Diversity Statement

ESS continuously works to create an environment where all its employees - regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexuality, age or abilities - can work to the fullest of their potential in a fair and welcoming space. Believing that a diverse company is more innovative and successful, we have embraced diversity to ensure that we are empowered to make sure that "Every day counts" for our employees, the students, and the schools we serve nationwide.

ESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

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