Job Information
Pressley Ridge Behavioral Health Specialist (School for the Deaf) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Description
We believe that all children deserve an education that goes beyond academics and enables them to grow into responsible, self-sufficient adults.
Through individualized planning, integrated services, and an evidence-based curriculum, students at the Pressley Ridge School for the Deaf can overcome their challenges and develop strong academic and behavioral skills.
Our certified teachers and staff provide every student with an innovative learning approach, individualized attention, and all the necessary support they need to reach their potential.
Pressley Ridge offers free individual medical insurance, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, a retirement plan with company match AND give, 7 paid holidays + a floating holiday & a birthday holiday (9 total holidays per year), paid time off and more!
Pressley Ridge provides staff with high levels of ongoing individual and group supervision and training.
The Behavioral Health Specialist (BHS) is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring individualized behavior health programs for students. The BHS also assists the classroom teacher in the development, implementation, and monitoring of academic programs and the Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSP) for students. The BHS is a member of the classroom team.
Essential Roles and Responsibilities
Assist with classroom management
Develop, implement, and monitor individual and group interventions
Assists with the design and implementation of Individualized Education Plans (I.E.P.'s)
Compliance
Safety & Well-being
Maintaining Positive Relationships
Therapeutic and Educational Activities
Documentation and Record keeping
Working Conditions
Physical Demands: Moderate to high level of physical activity including; sitting, standing, walking lifting and carrying as required. Must be able to meet the demands and complete Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI).
Environmental Factors: Indoors/Outdoors: School, home, community
Working Hours. School hours as determined by the program.
Clearances: State Police, FBI, and Child Abuse Clearances; CPSL Mandated Reporter-Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse training per state regulation.
Valid driver’s license and auto insurance
Qualifications
Education
Required
- Bachelors or better in Human Services
Preferred
- Masters or better in Human Services
Experience
Preferred
- Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL)
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)
