Behavior Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention and support for youth and adolescents struggling to integrate within their residential group
• Offer constructive feedback on student behavior to teachers, clinical, and residential staff to foster growth and collaboration
• Step in as the Residential Supervisor’s designee when needed, ensuring smooth operations in their absence
• Implement and follow through on individualized behavior plans to support student development
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting for all student-related activities and incidents
• Oversee the organization and cleanliness of staff offices, common areas, restricted items cabinets, and timeout spaces
• Assist students with residential activities and provide additional support to help them succeed
• Review and act on daily log entries, incident reports, and clinical logs
• Collaborate with Residential Supervisors on logistics, programming, supply requisition, and student management strategies
• Communicate regularly with supervisors, ADLs, and aides to ensure effective implementation of interventions
• Oversee smooth transitions between residential activities and daily programming
• Continuously improve positive, non-threatening behavior management approaches
• Complete additional duties as assigned, including response to occasional emergencies

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Driver’s License
• Strong therapeutic behavior management skills
• Ability to physically intervene when necessary to ensure the safety of students and staff
• One year of experience in a related field preferred but not required

Benefits

• Generous 5 weeks of Paid Time Off
• Top-notch health plans (with Latham covering the first 75% of the deductible through an HRA)
• Tuition reimbursement for continuous learning
• Childcare reimbursement
• 403(b) Retirement fund match (up to 5%)
• Latham may provide housing based on availability