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Broome-Tioga BOCES Therapeutic Support Specialist in Binghamton, New York
3 open positions
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Therapeutic Support Specialist (TSS) has the responsibility for observing, assessing, intervening, accepting and engaging students who cannot be engaged in instruction. The TSS will apply therapeutic intervention techniques for students in need of more specialized support to facilitate interaction in a constructive and productive manner. Key responsibilities include:
Works with staff to establish positive student behavior by developing appropriate strategies tailored to individual students
Assesses students' needs and provides recommendations to clinical staff to positively affect behavior
Works as a contributing member of the treatment team who contributes to the creation, implementation and evaluation of treatment goals and objectives
Assesses and defuses crisis situations including the utilization of emergency physical interventions as necessary
Prepares students to successfully re-enter the classroom setting and promotes positive behavior support in the classroom
Collaborates with the students, their family and classroom team to complete individual safety plans
Uses ongoing assessments to maintain a record of student progress
Prepares a variety of reports and accurately completes all paperwork related to provided services in a timely manner as required by school policies and procedures
Job Qualifications
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, human services, human development or psychology: OR
Associate's degree in social work, counseling, human services, human development, psychology or closely related field with two years' experience working with children/adolescents in a school or therapeutic environment; OR
High school diploma or equivalency and four years' experience working with children/adolescents in a school or therapeutic environment
Ability to model and practice therapeutic interventions
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school staff, students and their families
Ability to implement a strength-based approach with students in crisis
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to strongly advocate for students and their families
Ability to work compassionately with children experiencing trauma
Ability to complete a variety of paperwork and reports
Ability to handle emotionally charged situations
Commitment to meeting the needs of every student
Strong belief that every student can succeed
Skill and confidence in making decisions
Civil Service Title: Therapeutic Support Specialist
Job Number: 23-149