What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Specialist (School for the Deaf) position at Pressley Ridge?
We believe that all children deserve an education that goes beyond academics and enables them to grow into responsible, self-sufficient adults.
Through individualized planning, integrated services, and an evidence-based curriculum, students at the Pressley Ridge School for the Deaf can overcome their challenges and develop strong academic and behavioral skills.
Our certified teachers and staff provide every student with an innovative learning approach, individualized attention, and all the necessary support they need to reach their potential.
Pressley Ridge offers individual medical insurance, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, a retirement plan with company match AND give, 7 paid holidays a floating holiday & a birthday holiday (9 total holidays per year), paid time off and more!
Pressley Ridge provides staff with high levels of ongoing individual and group supervision and training.
The Behavioral Health Specialist (BHS) is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring individualized behavior health programs for students. The BHS also assists the classroom teacher in the development, implementation, and monitoring of academic programs and the Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSP) for students. The BHS is a member of the classroom team.
Essential Roles and Responsibilities
- Assist with classroom management
- Develop, implement, and monitor individual and group interventions
- Assists with the design and implementation of Individualized Education Plans (I.E.P.'s)
- Compliance
- Safety & Well-being
- Maintaining Positive Relationships
- Therapeutic and Educational Activities
- Documentation and Record keeping
Working Conditions
- Physical Demands: Moderate to high level of physical activity including; sitting, standing, walking lifting and carrying as required. Must be able to meet the demands and complete Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI).
- Environmental Factors: Indoors/Outdoors: School, home, community
- Working Hours. School hours as determined by the program.
Clearances: State Police, FBI, and Child Abuse Clearances; CPSL Mandated Reporter-Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse training per state regulation.
Valid driver’s license and auto insurance
