Full Time Behavior Interventionist

Behavior Interventionist

Integrity Educational Services is currently seeking a Full-Time Behavior Interventionist (Bachelors Degree required) to serve Lighthouse Academy's South Campus in Grand Rapids.

Integrity Educational Services (IES) is the non-profit educational service provider for Lighthouse Academy. Being a part of the IES team means that you care about the students we serve, you genuinely believe every student can succeed, you align with our mission, vision, and Whole Child approach to education and you are committed to living into our values. Each and every day, we hold ourselves responsible to living out the values of Respect, Inclusiveness, Integrity, Persistence, Growth Mindset, Teamwork/Collaboration and Excellence.

At Lighthouse Academy, we offer both residential programming (detention centers and residential treatment programs) as well as community based programs (including day treatment programs). Lighthouse serves youth looking for educational alternatives due to being court affiliated, expelled, long term suspended or having more intense special education needs.

So, if you have a passion for education, desire being a part of a values-driven team and want to serve at-risk youth, come join a growing team and make a positive difference in the life of a child!

Collaborates with classroom teacher(s), facility staff, outside agencies, families, and others as needed for the purpose of creating and implementing behavior intervention plans as team.

Coordinates activities and has timely communication with the school's responsibility thinking advisor.

Manages advanced disciplinary issues and secures assistance from appropriate staff/personnel as needed

Participates in a wide variety of academic, vocational, and motivational activities on campus; serves as advisor and positive role model for assigned students

Provides one-on-one tutoring and computer lab assistance as needed

Supervises students in accordance with operational policies and procedures to ensure the safety and security of all staff and students; Instructs students in the general care and maintenance of school and equipment; may supervise the safe handling of program property and equipment according to establish policies and procedures ensuring all appropriate safety measures and precautions are observed

Adheres to all contract and state educational guidelines

Assists in the development and implementation of school policies and procedures

Participates in the planning and direction of school operations in fulfilling the goals and objectives of the school

Assists in the establishment of policies and procedures to provide leadership and control in the event of a school crisis

Attend school related activities including, but not limited to, field trips, family dinners, school-related events with students/families, conferences and parent conferences.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters in a school environment. The employee routinely uses standard office/classroom equipment such as computers, tablets, smartboards, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

The employee is frequently required to walk, and move about within the school. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Qualifications: Must pass criminal history records search, physical and drug screen, if required.

Training: Must participate in and complete annual training, Professional Development, and various other training as deemed appropriate for position.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: LMSW, MSW, LLP, LPC, BCBA, or Residential experience preferred but not required.

Computer Skills: Knowledge of Microsoft and/or Google applications and/or willingness to learn needed computer skills specific to this position.

Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Bachelors Degree Required and one to two years of experience within an educational or youth service program, preferably working with troubled youth in a residential setting; or any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience. Dental insurance

• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance