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)

• 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
• Assistinmaintaininga 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 andparticipatingin required meetings, supervision sessions, and training to meet licensing and program requirements
• Maintain professionalism and ethical standards by fostering positive relationships with students, staff, and interdisciplinary teams, ensuring clear, strength-based communication and teamwork
• Accurately document student behaviors, interventions, and incidents in the system before the end of each shift, ensuring all reports are clear, concise, andtimely
• Observe and respond to student behavior by setting appropriate limits, proactively intervening to prevent or de-escalate crises using verbal redirection and agency-approved interventions based on individualized treatment plans
• Model and reinforce positive behavior, social skills, and emotional regulation while guiding students in developing essential life skills such as problem-solving, self-advocacy, and classroom engagement
• Collaborate with teachers, clinical staff, and volunteers to align behavior support strategies with educational and therapeutic goals, ensuring a consistent and supportive learning experience
• Assistinmaintaininga clean, safe, and organized classroom environment, upholding safety and behavioral expectations while ensuring an inclusive and supportive space for learning
• Provide transportationassistanceand backup support to dorms as needed, ensuring continuity of care and supervision
• Supervise and support studentson Refusalwhen they choose not to attend class,maintainingstructure, reinforcing academic engagement, andimplementbehavior support strategies to encourage a return to the classroom
• Provide behavioral support in dorm settings, particularly on weekends and holidays, bymaintainingstructure, reinforcing positive behaviors, andassistingwith life skills development to ensure continuity of care and supervision
• Other duties and projects as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older per licensing requirements
• Completion of Two (2) years of higher education (48 semester hours or associatedegree)
• One (1) year experience in child welfare or educational setting
• Familiarity with basic computer skills, such as Microsoft Word, Excel,and Outlook
• Strong…