Behavior Support Specialist

Overview

At Upbring, our team is united by a shared mission: to break the cycle of child abuse and advance the wellbeing of children, families and communities, empowering them to thrive. As servant-leaders, we lead by example, working passionately to create a brighter future for those we serve. Every day, we strive to embody our core values: We are Warriors: Fierce, resilient, and courageous, we face challenges head-on with unwavering loyalty and passion. We are Servants: We dedicate ourselves to serving others, empowering those around us to thrive. We are Family: We work together as a supportive, caring community, creating a sense of belonging and strength.

Joining Upbring means becoming part of a family of passionate individuals who are fearless in their pursuit of lasting change. Together, we are making a difference, one life at a time. About New Life Residential Treatment Center Many of the girls arrive at New Life after experiencing severe abuse or neglect. These courageous young women are between the ages of 11-17, and they begin to grow and heal through in-depth clinical therapy, personal development activities and spiritual care in a safe setting.

Girls stay an average of six to eight months and begin to feel a restored sense of hope in their futures – thanks to the support of New Life’s staff and therapists specializing in Trauma-Informed Care. Often during the healing process, girls discover special interests and talents and begin to live a healthy lifestyle. Many girls are either reunited with biological family or connected with a loving foster family after living at New Life. Your Mission in Action Behavior Support Specialists collaborate with interdisciplinary and treatment teams to provide trauma-informed behavioral and academic support to students with diverse diagnoses and special needs.

They use a positive, proactive, and innovative approach to promote skill development, academic success, and life skills while employing de-escalation techniques to support emotional regulation.

Additionally, they provide direct care to youth outside the classroom and on campus, ensuring supervision and support within the required staff-to-youth ratio. $600.00 Sign On Bonus (paid in 3 installments) Responsibilities Supervise, interact with, and support students in the classroom, ensuring their safety, engagement, and adherence to individualized treatment and behavior support plans; provide behavioral support in dorm settings as needed when students refuse to attend school Assist in maintaining a structured, positive, and trauma-informed classroom environment by implementing behavior support strategies, reinforcing positive behaviors, and using de-escalation techniques when necessary Monitor and follow assigned schedules, demonstrating strong time management skills while attending and participating in required meetings, supervision sessions, and training to meet licensing and program requirements Maintain professionalism and ethical standards by…

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