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ESS Education Behavioral Health Workers in Williamsport, Pennsylvania
The ESS Behavioral Health worker will perform direct treatment in a supportive role within the BLaST Intermediate Unit for the Academy for Integrated Studies to meet individualized behavioral and academic needs of the students.
Responsibilities
- Participate in group therapy sessions as a co-leader under the direction of the Social Worker
- Conduct behavioral modification under the direction of the Social Worker
- Assist with crisis intervention and stabilization strategies as needed
- Develop and maintain an environment which is non-threatening, safe, nurturing, and where the students and their families feel respected, accepted, and welcome
- Assist in conducting formal and informal assessments as needed
- Facilitate a safe and efficient transition between activities with attention to facilitate student's individual needs
- Utilize a school-wide positive behavior system in the management of group and client behaviors
- Communicate and work cooperatively with co-workers and students to meet student needs
- Adhere to legal and ethical standards in the provision of behavioral health and educational services
- Assist teacher and social worker in developing and implementing behavioral modification system
- Assist with data collection and record keeping
- Assistance with the documentation of student, behavior, attendance, record maintenance, end of year reports and other reports as required
- Understand and adhere to all ESS and BLaST Intermediate Unit policies and procedures
- Demonstrate cooperation and flexibility in performing other related duties as assigned