SUPPORT TEAM MEMBER (CRISIS TEAM) - SPECIAL EDUCATION BOARDING SCHOOL - Shrub Oak International : Job Details

**Shrub Oak International School**

**Support Team Member (Crisis Team) - Special Education Boarding School**

**Mohegan Lake, NY - Full Time**

**Organization and Position Summary** :

Shrub Oak International School is the new benchmark in autism education. We are a private day and boarding school in northern Westchester County, serving the needs of an international coed population of children, adolescents and young adults on the autism spectrum. Shrub Oak is a school where each student is respected as an individual and surrounded by experts who care and work to bring out each students greatest strengths. Our curriculum brings together the most advanced and successful evidence-based clinical and academic approaches in ASD education to prepare our students for independent adult life and employment. Offering two distinct educational programs, with both day and boarding options, Shrub Oak truly is a school like no other. ***Connect to a career, where passion & purpose combine***

The Support Team position is a year-round position working directly with students and provides front line direct care to students in crisis or requiring additional support. The Support Team is responsible for guiding and mentoring students, handling crisis management, modeling effective crisis management for staff, assisting with emergency response procedures, and collaborating with all members of the Shrub Oak staff. As an educator and mentor, the Support Team works closely with colleagues to create/maintain an inclusive community and foster specific skill development to meet the individualized needs of Shrub Oaks student population .

**Required skills, qualifications and competencies**

* 48 college credits, AA degree or passing of the Para Assessment Test or relevant combination of post-secondary education and/or a min. of 1 year of relevant professional experience working with the special needs population as a 1:1, DPS, Social Worker, Recreational Therapist, Registered Behavioral Technician, Behavioral Specialist, paraprofessional, assistant teacher or a related position. Working in a school or boarding program is a plus

* Experience working with adolescents and young adults on the autism spectrum and/or students with developmental disabilities, who have exhibited challenging behaviors

* Passionate about working with and mentoring students to empower his/her self-determination, self-advocacy and development

* Experience working cross-functionally in a transdisciplinary program

* Knowledge of and experience with crisis prevention, intervention strategies and practices, and behavior intervention plans

* Ability to move quickly and freely around the campus, and on a moments notice, is needed to ensure the safety of our students in unexpected or challenging situations.

* Valid driver's license

**Expected Hours of Work:** Full-time and Part-time positions available for all shifts.

A full job description will be provided.

Competitive salary and benefits.

**EEO Statement:** Shrub Oak International School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to apply for a job or to perform the essentials functions of his/her job. Please advise us if you require a reasonable accommodation.