Support Specialist for Youth Development

Company Overview
We are delbrook Behavioral and Developmental Services, a leading provider of community-based residences and educational services for young adults with developmental disabilities. Our mission is to empower individuals to reach their full potential and live independently.

About the Role
The Teacher Support Counselor (TSC) plays a vital role in our residential program, providing guidance, supervision, and life skills training to youth who are both residents and students at Adelbrook Behavioral and Developmental Services and Learning Center. As an integral member of our team, you will ensure a smooth transition of youth from the residential program to the Learning Center each morning and provide ongoing support throughout the day.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure a seamless transition of youth from the residential program to the Learning Center, including escorting students to class and facilitating communication between teachers and staff.
• Assist teachers in small groups or one-on-one activities that engage students in learning tasks, as directed by certified educators.
• Interact with students within learning activities and provide proactive positive reinforcement and behavioral strategies, aligned with Positive Behavior Support (PBS) and Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
• Submit all necessary documents in a clear, concise, and timely manner through our Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
• Implement behavioral plans and collect data using relevant logs and documentation within the EHR.
• Ensure students have unfinished work or homework to complete during study time.
• Participate in Planning and Placement Team (PPT) meetings and provide information on student progress as requested.
• Intervene with students who require removal from class due to behavioral issues, as instructed by the responsible teacher.
• Moderate interpersonal conflicts between students.
• Foster therapeutic relationships with youth to implement and support programming components within individual treatment plans and IEPs.
• Teach youth self-management techniques, emphasizing internal assets through boundaries, guidelines, roles, and rules.
• Apply Physical Management Techniques (PMT) as a last resort to maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Collaborate with teachers, staff, and administrators to promote academic and therapeutic goals.
• Attend mandatory professional development training and staff meetings at both the Learning Center and Residential Program sites.

Requirements
To succeed in this role, you will possess:

• A Bachelor's degree in a human services or educational field or 60 credits from an accredited institution with at least two years of relevant experience.
• Experience working with Emotionally Disturbed and/or Intellectually Disabled students or those with special needs is preferred.
• The ability to work effectively with students and colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
• Training in PMT, CPR, First Aid, and PBS is required and will be provided by our agency.
• A positive attitude, sound judgment, and capacity to develop rapport with students and staff.
• Willingness to learn and implement Positive Behavioral Support systems.
• Flexibility in meeting program and individual needs as they arise.
• A valid driver's license and excellent driving record are required to ensure the safety of youth and adherence to our insurance carrier's policies.