Description

Be the change you wish to see in the world! Come join our team to empower children and families in our communities to transform their lives and develop to their full potential.

Pressley Ridge Benefits

The well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. At Pressley Ridge, we strive to provide the most competitive and comprehensive employee benefit programs that are affordable and help you and your family achieve and maintain your best possible health.

• Medical coverage available with a Health Savings Account (HSA) with 50% employer match

• Prescription coverage

• Dental and vision plans

• Patient advocate and Medicare specialists available at no cost

• Dependent Care Flexible Savings Account

• Wellness incentive (up to $250)

• 403b with up to 9% employer give/match

• Free life insurance and AD&D

• Paid sick time (up to 15 days)

• Paid holidays including a birthday holiday

• Tuition reimbursement (if applicable)

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  Position Summary

  The Behavioral Health Specialist (BHS) is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring effective individualized Behavior health programs for each assigned student. The BHS also assists the classroom teacher in the development, implementation, and monitoring of individualized academic programs and the Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSP) for each assigned student. The BHS is a member of the classroom team.

  Essential Responsibilities

• To assure effective academic, behavioral and mental health programming for each student which results in progress and program completion.

• To assure comprehensive documentation of all behavioral progress.

• To assure the continuous safety of all students

• To assure the continuing development of professional skills

  Qualifications

• Clearances. State Police; FBI clearance; child abuse clearance; CPSL Mandated Reporter-Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse training; any additional background checks/clearances required by state governing bodies.

• Valid driver’s license and current vehicle insurance.

  Working Conditions

• Physical Demands. This position requires a moderate to high level of physical activity. Employee must meet minimum requirements for Hearing, Speech and Vision.

• Environmental. School and Community

• Working Hours. As assigned

Qualifications

Education

Required

• Bachelors or better in Human Services

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)