Are you driven by the mission of empowering students to overcome behavioral challenges and thrive academically? Join us at Making Waves Academy as a Behavior Support Specialist, where you'll play a vital role in providing targeted interventions to students with complex behavioral needs.
As a Behavior Support Specialist grades 5-12th at Making Waves Academy in Richmond, CA, you will be responsible for collaborating with the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) team to develop systems and provide comprehensive care in the Wellness Center. This will include facilitating drop-in sessions, teaching coping skills, creating a calming environment, and conducting small group sessions. The role involves overseeing student progress on behavior and performance, implementing behavior intervention programs for specific students, and fulfilling assigned administrative tasks.
OUR PROGRAM
Seneca’s West Coast Connections School Partnership Program partners with Richmonds schools to implement services that identify and intervene on behalf of the community’s most vulnerable children. You can learn more about Seneca’s School Partnership Programs and Unconditional Education model here.
ABOUT SENECA
Seneca Family of Agencies has been nominated among the Bay Area’s Top Workplaces for several consecutive years. We’re committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities with a network of excellent mental health, community-based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourage people of color to apply. Our programs are deeply engaged in conversations and training on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.
Responsibilities Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to assess and implement specialized student plans (IEP, BIP, 504)Provide behavioral intervention to decrease disruptive or harmful behaviors and promote positive alternativesSupport Positive Behavior Intervention Systems (PBIS) through classroom- and school-wide training and coachingCoach staff to enhance their skills and capacityMonitor and support the implementation of behavior intervention plansCollect and maintain data on student progress and behavior through formal documentationLead academic, social skill-building, and recreational activities for studentsEngage families to increase their involvement in schoolParticipate in professional learning communities for ongoing development and support QualificationsRequired:
Bachelor’s degree in Social Social Work/Psychology/CounselingAbility and willingness to work independently in the office, at school sites, and at times in the communityMust be at least 21 years of ageOwn vehicle, Valid California driver's license and insurability with Seneca's automobile policyTB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirementsMust show proof of COVID-19 vaccinationPreferred:
4 years experience working with children with emotional disturbance and/or who exhibit extremely challenging behaviorsExperience providing crisis assessment, management, and interventionsStrong organizational skills as demonstrated by the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks Schedule School based schedule:Monday to Friday: 8 AM- 4 PM5 weeks of paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and 14 paid school break days Benefits Starting at $26.78- $29.28 per hour, with actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications for the roleAdditional compensation provided upon passing a bilingual language proficiency exam Salary increases each year Comprehensive employee benefits package: Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverage Family leave, long-term disability, and life insurance 50% paid premiums for dependents Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)403b retirement plan5 weeks of flexible paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and 14 paid school break daysExpert training and scholarship opportunities, including embedded Special Education, MFT, and MSW graduate degrees Apply for this job onlineApplyShareEmail this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Click here to get started. Application FAQsSoftware Powered by iCIMS
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