What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Educational Interventionist I - Jackson, MS position at Canopy Children's Solutions?
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Founded in 1912 as an adoption agency, Canopy Children's Solutions is Mississippi’s most comprehensive nonprofit provider of children’s behavioral health, educational, and social service solutions. Canopy employs a diverse group of mission-driven individuals committed to honoring the voice of Mississippi children and families. Being an integral part of the Canopy team involves committing to the Core Values that drive our organization forward:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees. Benefits include, but are not limited to:
Student Support
Founded in 1912 as an adoption agency, Canopy Children's Solutions is Mississippi’s most comprehensive nonprofit provider of children’s behavioral health, educational, and social service solutions. Canopy employs a diverse group of mission-driven individuals committed to honoring the voice of Mississippi children and families. Being an integral part of the Canopy team involves committing to the Core Values that drive our organization forward:
- The voice of our children and families always comes first
- Relationships matter and our differences make us stronger
- We take great joy in service to others
- Our families and our communities deserve our very best
We offer a comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees. Benefits include, but are not limited to:
- Competitive Compensation
- 403b Retirement Plan with Match
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- PTO/Vacation
- Employee Wellness Program and Counseling Services
- The Behavioral-Educational Interventionist (BEI) 1 will assist students in achieving educational and behavioral goals through direct instruction and indirect support in the school setting.
- This position will plan for, record, and monitor the daily behaviors of students placed in CARES School.
- Individuals will receive supervision from the Behavior Educational Consultant and Program Leadership.
Student Support
- Establishes a rapport with each student making sure that positive classroom expectations are communicated and supported.
- Communicates positively with students, encouraging participation and rewarding successes.
- Communicates and models appropriate child/adult boundaries.
- Participates with students in play activities when appropriate.
- Assists teacher in implementation of lessons plans.
- Assists teacher in managing classroom behaviors.
- Assists, encourages and supports students individually as needed.
- Documents behaviors using specific forms and procedures.
- Maintains composure when confronted with stressful situations.
- Supports and encourages students who may not be able to maintain appropriate behavior.
- Uses the least restrictive de-escalation techniques before using an Emergency Safety Intervention (ESI).
- Fully participates in debriefing following the use of an ESI to decrease the potential for trauma to students and staff.
- Arrives on time for work, duty, and other activities.
- Performs extra duties as assigned.
- Required paperwork is in on time.
- Must have two years of experience in a mental health or educational setting working with children with educational communication, or behavioral difficulties.
- Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health field preferred.
- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English, and to communicate in a therapeutic and professional manner.
- Must be at least twenty-one years old, possess a valid Mississippi driver’s license, and the ability to be covered by organization insurance provider.
