Community Support Associate – Beacon Learning Center

Function

The Community Support Associate(CSA) provides direct support to students within the Beacon Learning Center, a short-term, intensive behavioral health and educational program serving elementary-aged students with moderate to severe behavioral health needs. The CSA plays a vital role in supporting daily program operations, reinforcing therapeutic interventions, and maintaininga safe, structured, and supportive environment to promote student success and stabilization.

• The primary responsibility of all staff is to ensurethesafety and well-being of all Ramey-Estep/Re-group (RE) clients.
• Supports the mission, vision, and values of RE. Facilitates and adheres to the agency’s code of ethics,policies,and procedures.
• Supports all functions thatattainand maintain accreditation and compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Supports andfacilitatespositive interaction withclientsand staffbyexhibitingbothin-officeand in-public when carrying out job duties: individual maturity, respect for others, a team-centered approach, maintenance of confidential information, and awareness and sensitivity to cultural and other differences inclientsand staff.
• Exhibits effective communication skills,including proper use of agency communication systems.
• Participate inappropriate professional development programs toattainand maintain competency.
• Effectively manages financial and physical resources to achieve the mission of RE.
• Reports incidents of abuse or potential abuse involvingclientsto the appropriate authorities and RE.

• Provide continuous supervision and support to students throughout the therapeutic school day.
• Assistinmaintaininga structured, safe, and therapeutic environment.
• Build positive, supportive relationships with students to promote engagement and trust.
• Reinforce behavioral expectations, coping skills, and social-emotional learning throughout daily activities.
• Implement and support individualized behavioral interventions as directed by clinical and educational staff.
• Assiststudents in developing and practicing emotional regulation, coping strategies, and problem-solving skills.
• Provide redirection and support during challenging behaviors using trauma-informed approaches.
• Maintain active certification in Safe Crisis Management (SCM) and implement approved de-escalation and intervention techniques.
• Respond to behavioral crises in collaboration with clinical and educational staff to ensure the safety of students and staff.
• Participate in post-incident debriefings and follow all incident reporting protocols.
• Support educational staff during academic instruction byassistingwith transitions, engagement, and behavior management.
• Assist with daily program activities, including check-in, group transitions, structured breaks, and dismissal routines.
• Provide support services in the home or community setting whenappropriateand directed by the treatment team.
• Assist families in reinforcing behavioral strategies and skills learned in the program.
• Complete required documentation accurately and within establishedtimeframes(e.g., service notes, incident reports).
• Communicate effectively with the treatment teamregardingstudent progress, concerns, and observations.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA and organizational policies.
• Work collaboratively with clinicians, educators, case managers, and other team members.
• Participate in team meetings,trainings, and program activities.
• Support a positive team culture focused on quality care and student success.
• Participates in supervision regularly.
• Promotes a positive view of RE to the public and outside agencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Shift is generally dayshift, Monday – Friday, 9-5.
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