Therapeutic Support Specialist (Education)

Therapeutic Support Specialist (Education)

Job Code: 2026-105

Location: Brewster Main Campus

Department: Education

Status: Regular Full Time (40 hrs/wk)

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

The Therapeutic Support Specialist is responsible for directly assisting children who exhibit acute social, emotional and/or behavioral challenges, working closely with direct care staff and team members in all direct care departments to provide coaching as necessary and ensure consistency of approaches. The Therapeutic Support Specialist’s primary focus is child centered; to provide services that meet the children’s individual and group treatment needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience:

• Therapeutic Support Specialist I: Bachelor's Degree required OR candidate with an Associate’s Degree in Human services or other relevant field and a minimum of 4 years' related work experience OR
• Therapeutic Support Specialist II: Master's Degree in Human services or other relevant field required OR a Bachelor’s Degree in Human services OR
• Other relevant field and a minimum of 4 years' related work experience or Associates in Human services or other relevant field with a minimum of 7 years' related work experience
• Will consider candidates without a degree but with an acceptable amount of relevant experience

Licensure/Certification:

• Certified in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and/or ability to receive such certification
• Valid Driver’s License
• Successfully fulfill requirements to be an approved agency driver

This is a full time position with competitive benefits.

Starting Salary:

$22.68 - $24.28 per hour DOE

Get to know us:

For over 75 years, Green Chimneys a multi-faceted nonprofit organization is helping young people to maximize their full potential by providing residential, educational, clinical, and recreational services, in a safe and supportive environment that nurtures connections with their families, the community, animals, and nature.

Culture:

Green Chimneys has built its success through valuing diversity in our workforce and clientele. Our programs are developed to recognize, respect, and respond to the unique, culturally defined needs of persons and families within our service population. We strive to create an inclusive, respectful and equitable environment in order to serve our diverse clients with culturally sensitive services.

Mission:

We strive to give our clients support, resources, and the ability to heal through the work of animal-assisted therapy and nature-based learning all while developing the skills and confidence to grow into independent young adults.

All employees in this department (regardless of full or per diem status) are required to participate in a full 8 day paid training to prepare you for meaningful work in the field. Note that 5 of those days are consecutive and cannot be moved due to certification requirements.