Behavioral Support Specialist
Company: Invo Healthcare Associates Inc
Location: Bartow
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Come join Invo Healthcare as a Behavior Support Specialist (BSS)
joining our district partner's mental health and behavioral health
team.
Job Summary:
Behavior Support Specialists (BSSs) provides support to clients
with behavioral and emotional needs in school and community
settings. When in a school setting, Behavior Support Specialists
work closely with school/district personnel, including teachers,
school support staff, and school administrators, as well as
client's caregivers. As a Behavior Support Specialist, you will
provide guidance and support to students to promote learning and
engage in behavior that is more appropriate to the school
setting.
Schedule:Full-time
Responsibilities:
* Implement proactive behavioral support under the guidance of
qualified mental health and/or behavioral health providers.
* Respond to challenging behavior using de-escalation techniques,
under the guidance of other qualified mental health and/or
behavioral health providers.
* Observe and support students in various school settings (e.g.,
classroom, lunchroom, recess, transitions, etc.)
* Assist in teaching skills to increase client's success across
settings.
* Work with students, families, and school staff to encourage
resolution of conflicts.
* Participate in collaborative meetings and communicate with other
professionals, as well as school staff and caregivers regarding
individual student needs and progress.
* Maintain client records and files; document interactions and
report on interactions and outcomes as needed.
* Maintain assigned cases, and coordinates with school
administrators on individual student needs and outcomes.
Required Qualifications:
* At least 18 years old
* Obtain background clearance meeting school district criteria
* Minimum High School diploma
* At least 1 year previous experience with students who present
with emotional, behavioral, and/or learning challenges in a
classroom or school is preferred.
* At least 1 year working with an adult population with
developmental disabilities is an acceptable alternative.
* Previous experience as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
preferred but not required
* Computer skills in Microsoft Office (primarily Excel).
* Ability to communicate in an articulate, professional manner
while maintaining necessary degree of confidentiality.
* Ability to build relationships with school personnel, youth, and
families.
* Ability to maintain a high degree of calm in stressful
situations.
Keywords: Invo Healthcare Associates Inc, Lakeland , Behavioral Support Specialist, Other , Bartow, Florida
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