School Bus Behavior Support- SPED, BCBA, SW - Poughkeepsie, NY

Opportunity Details

Hours and Schedule

• Hours are approximately 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• The schedule is Monday through Friday and follows a school district schedule, with some wraparound hours.

Compensation

• Compensation is $80 per hour for the Poughkeepsie case-specific case.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support during transportation in collaboration with agency personnel, the student’s family, school team, and transportation company.
• Remain with the student from the designated school or bus pickup location through transportation and transition into the home.
• Follow the student’s Behavior Support Plan or Behavior Intervention Plan and implement assigned behavior-support strategies.
• Collect data, report progress, document services, and communicate observations or concerns to the supervising clinician.
• Use trained prevention, de-escalation, and safety strategies while supporting boarding, transportation, exiting, and transition to the caregiver.
• Maintain confidentiality, protect personally identifiable information, and promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment.

Candidate Attributes

• Passion for working with children, adolescents, and therapists.
• High integrity, humility, empathy, and consideration for others.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Critical-thinking, problem-solving, time-management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.

Background Requirements

• At least six months of experience working with children or adolescents with special needs in a supervised setting.
• Experience with students with maladaptive behaviors and behavior intervention plans.
• BCBA certification, Students with Disabilities certification, or a social work license is welcomed.
• A minimum of a high school diploma and reliable transportation are required.
• An undergraduate program in psychology, healthcare, human services, education, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience with students with autism or maladaptive behaviors is preferred, and bilingual ability is a plus.

Part-Time Benefits

• Employees working 25 or more hours per week may receive medical, dental, vision, FSA, and pet insurance benefits.
• Additional offerings include an employee assistance program, referral program, professional development assistance, team-building events, and an incentive program.
• Full-time opportunities may also be available.

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