Therapeutic Support Specialist (Education)

Green Chimneys

place Brewster, 10509

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Other Behavioral, Mental, or Healthcare Field

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Internship, Full-Time

local_atm $22.68 - $24.28 an hour

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

The Therapeutic Support Specialist is responsible for directly assisting children who exhibit acute social, emotional and/or behavioral challenges, working closely with direct care staff and team members in all direct care departments to provide coaching as necessary and ensure consistency of approaches. The Therapeutic Support Specialist’s primary focus is child centered; to provide services that meet the children’s individual and group treatment needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience:

Therapeutic Support Specialist I: Bachelor's Degree required OR candidate with an Associate’s Degree in Human services or other relevant field and a minimum of 4 years' related work experience OR
Therapeutic Support Specialist II: Master's Degree in Human services or other relevant field required OR a Bachelor’s Degree in Human services OR
Other relevant field and a minimum of 4 years' related work experience or Associates in Human services or other relevant field with a minimum of 7 years' related work experience
Will consider candidates without a degree but with an acceptable amount of relevant experience

Licensure/Certification:

Certified in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and/or ability to receive such certification
Valid Driver’s License
Successfully fulfill requirements to be an approved agency driver

This is a full time position with competitive benefits.

Starting Salary:$22.68 - $24.28 per hour DOE