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Overview
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Do you enjoy guiding and supporting individuals in a therapeutic, team-based environment?
Genesee Lake School , a MyPath Company, provides residential, educational, and community-based services for children and young adults with emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges. Our mission is to promote growth, independence, and a high quality of life for the individuals we serve.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Therapeutic Support Specialist to support our mission of promoting growth, independence, and a high quality of life for individuals with emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges. You will play an integral role in developing individualized behavior support strategies, provide hands-on training and modeling for staff, conduct assessments, and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence student success by shaping therapeutic interventions and empowering staff through effective behavioral practices.
Key Responsibilities:
Behavior Support & Student Services
Create and implement behavior support, intervention, and crisis plans for students with moderate to significant behavioral needs
Conduct behavioral assessments to inform individualized therapeutic support plans
Analyze behavioral data to identify patterns, trends, and support needs
Review physical interventions and critical incidents daily for assigned caseload
Participate in and/or lead post-incident debriefings with staff and students
Attend psychiatric appointments/reviews as needed for student support
Training, Coaching & collaboration
Provide hands-on behavioral and therapeutic training to staff, including de-escalation and behavior management techniques
Model appropriate behavioral intervention strategies in real-time situations
Offer constructive feedback to strengthen staff skills, confidence, and consistency
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to implement trauma-informed practices and positive behavior supports
Participate in treatment team meetings, Collaborative Team Meetings, and program-level discussion
Documentation & Compliance
Maintain accurate service notes and behavior documentation
Establish behavior support documentation standards and train staff on expectations
Ensure compliance with agency policies, treatment plans, safety procedures, and confidentiality requirements
Protect student rights and report suspected abuse in accordance with agency protocols
Comprehensive Employee Benefits Package
At Genesee Lake School , a MyPath Company, we are committed to supporting our employees' well-being, financial security, and professional growth. Our benefits package includes:
Financial & Retirement Benefits
401(k) Retirement Plan with MyPath Financial Wellness Resources
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
On-demand Access to Earned Wages
Student Loan Pay Down Assistance
Tuition Reimbursement
Health & Wellness
Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Plans
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Life & Disability Insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance Options
Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
My Voyage Wellness Program
Work-Life Balance & Additional Perks
Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Childcare Search Assistance
Employee Discount Program via PerkSpot
Pet Insurance Discount
We value our employees and are dedicated to providing meaningful benefits that enhance our owners lives.
Qualifications:
Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science, Education or related Human Service Field or Associates Degree/High School Diploma with 5+ years of relevant experience
2+ years of experience working with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and behavioral support needs
Experience with autism, behavior plan development, and data…