Therapeutic Support Specialist

Therapeutic Support Specialist### Therapeutic Support Specialist Apply:
Oconomowoc, WI:
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
JR109320

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** Overview
* * 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.
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* Job Summary:

** 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.
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* Key Responsibilities:

**** 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
** Comprehensive Employee Benefits Package
** 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.
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* Qualifications:

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* 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…