Therapeutic Support Specialist

Therapeutic Support Specialist

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Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Do you enjoy guiding and supporting individuals in a therapeutic, team-based environment?

Genesee Lake School, a MyPath Company, provides residential, educational, and community-based services for children and young adults with emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges. Our mission is to promote growth, independence, and a high quality of life for the individuals we serve.

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Therapeutic Support Specialist to support our mission of promoting growth, independence, and a high quality of life for individuals with emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges. You will play an integral role in developing individualized behavior support strategies, provide hands-on training and modeling for staff, conduct assessments, and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence student success by shaping therapeutic interventions and empowering staff through effective behavioral practices.

Behavior Support & Student Services

• Create and implement behavior support, intervention, and crisis plans for students with moderate to significant behavioral needs
• Conduct behavioral assessments to inform individualized therapeutic support plans
• Analyze behavioral data to identify patterns, trends, and support needs
• Review physical interventions and critical incidents daily for assigned caseload
• Participate in and/or lead post-incident debriefings with staff and students
• Attend psychiatric appointments/reviews as needed for student support

Training, Coaching & Collaboration

• Provide hands-on behavioral and therapeutic training to staff, including de-escalation and behavior management techniques
• Model appropriate behavioral intervention strategies in real-time situations
• Offer constructive feedback to strengthen staff skills, confidence, and consistency
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to implement trauma-informed practices and positive behavior supports
• Participate in treatment team meetings, Collaborative Team Meetings, and program-level discussion

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate service notes and behavior documentation
• Establish behavior support documentation standards and train staff on expectations
• Ensure compliance with agency policies, treatment plans, safety procedures, and confidentiality requirements
• Protect student rights and report suspected abuse in accordance with agency protocols

At Genesee Lake School, a MyPath Company, we are committed to supporting our employees' well-being, financial security, and professional growth. Our benefits package includes:

Financial & Retirement Benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with MyPath Financial Wellness Resources
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• On-demand Access to Earned Wages
• Student Loan Pay Down Assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance Options
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• My Voyage Wellness Program

Work-Life Balance & Additional Perks

• Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Childcare Search Assistance
• Employee Discount Program via Perk Spot
• Pet Insurance Discount

We value our employees and are dedicated to providing meaningful benefits that enhance our owners' lives.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science, Education or related Human Service Field or Associates Degree/High School Diploma with 5+ years of relevant experience
• 2+ years of experience working with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and behavioral support needs
• Experience with autism, behavior plan development, and data collection preferred
• Formal training in applied behavioral principles is a plus
• Experience delivering staff education or coaching strongly preferred

Required Skills & Attributes:

• Ability to maintain a calm and effective demeanor in emergency and stressful situations.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to deliver high-quality care.
• Collaborative, flexible, and mission-driven mindset

Additional Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must be able to meet…