Gershautism

Intervention Specialist (Brooklyn)

Brooklyn, NY · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$50k-$65kDetected 4 days ago

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About the role

For over 30 years, Gersh Autism has empowered students on the autism spectrum to reach their full potential.
Serving individuals aged 5-21 across the U.S. and Puerto Rico, our network of K-12 schools provides personalized education tailored to each student's unique learning style.
The ideal candidate is proactive, compassionate, and collaborative, with a strong commitment to helping students succeed in a specialized learning environment.

Observe, manage, evaluate, and document all aspects of student behavioral issues and crisis interventions.

Must be able to keep students safe from themselves and others and, in some cases, may need to implement CPI (therapeutic holds) procedures.
Must be able to remove oneself from potentially harmful situations and, in some cases, be able to lift a child.
Must be able to multi-task and work in high pressure environment

We offer comprehensive therapeutic services-speech, physical, occupational therapy, and more-along with vocational training for older students.
Our dedicated team collaborates with families to ensure academic, social, and emotional growth, preparing students for success beyond the classroom.
At Gersh Autism, we are committed to helping individuals on the autism spectrum lead fulfilling, independent lives.
Please note, this is a year-round school program.
We are currently seeking a full-time Intervention Specialist to join our team at our Brooklyn, NY campus.
This role is an integral part of our Intervention team and is focused on supporting the behavioral, emotional, and academic needs of our students.
Assess and maintain a functional environment for the intervention that preserves the dignity of the student in crisis and protects the safety of everyone involved Ensure that throughout every phase of the intervention we are always providing the highest level of

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