Gersh Autism
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. 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.
We are currently seeking a full-time
Intervention Specialist
to join our team at our
West Hempstead, 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. The ideal candidate is proactive, compassionate, and collaborative, with a strong commitment to helping students succeed in a specialized learning environment.
Intervention Specialist Responsibilities
Observe, manage, evaluate, and document all aspects of student behavioral issues and crisis interventions. This includes the effectiveness and efficiency of all intervention strategies and verbal and physical techniques employed.
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 Care, Welfare, Safety, and Security
Crisis Prevention
Observe and interact with all students in various academic and classroom settings to build rapport with them and gain an understanding of what their deficits and behaviors are
Meet with classroom staff and service providers to discuss proactive strategies for managing and preventing outbursts and/or challenging behaviors
Observe staff interactions with the students and debrief with them on rapport building, behavior management, and crisis prevention
Crisis Intervention:
Utilize intervention techniques such as Collaborative & Proactive Solutions and Non-Violent Physical Crisis Intervention to deescalate students who are acting out verbally and/or physically and have become a danger to themselves or others
Ensure that all students are treated with the highest level of Care, Welfare, Safety, and Security
Teamwork Excellence Attitude Courage Heart
Intervention Specialist Data Collection and Analysis
Collect and review completed Intervention Worksheets daily
Attend team meetings as requested
Requirements
Must possess excellent writing and organizational skills.
Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Certification in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention preferred
Previous experience with crisis intervention with school age students required
Requires strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with all levels of Management.
Ability to work well under pressure and to prioritize tasks are essential
Strong Interpersonal skills
Detailed oriented individual
Maintain confidentiality
Effectively manages student crisis with dignity and respect
Anticipate and meet deadlines, complete assignments with consistent accuracy
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook)
Intervention Specialist Working conditions
Must be able to multi-task and work in high pressure environment
Physical requirements
Ability to bend, lift (up to 50 lbs), kneel, or stand for extended periods as needed
Must be able to move quickly in response to student behavior or safety needs
Comfortable working in active school environments, including transitioning between classrooms and engaging in student support activities
Must be able to keep students safe from themselves and others and, in some cases, may need to implement CPI (therapeutic hold) procedures.
Must be able to remove oneself from potentially harmful situations and, in some cases, be able to lift a child.
Schedule
8:00AM-3:30PM (and once a week until 4PM for a team meeting)
Benefits for Full Time Employees Gersh Autism offers a competitive compensation package, including comprehensive health and retirement benefits, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment committed to your personal and professional growth.
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
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At Gersh Autism, we are committed to helping individuals on the autism spectrum lead fulfilling, independent lives.
We are currently seeking a full-time
Intervention Specialist
to join our team at our
West Hempstead, 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. The ideal candidate is proactive, compassionate, and collaborative, with a strong commitment to helping students succeed in a specialized learning environment.
Intervention Specialist Responsibilities
Observe, manage, evaluate, and document all aspects of student behavioral issues and crisis interventions. This includes the effectiveness and efficiency of all intervention strategies and verbal and physical techniques employed.
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 Care, Welfare, Safety, and Security
Crisis Prevention
Observe and interact with all students in various academic and classroom settings to build rapport with them and gain an understanding of what their deficits and behaviors are
Meet with classroom staff and service providers to discuss proactive strategies for managing and preventing outbursts and/or challenging behaviors
Observe staff interactions with the students and debrief with them on rapport building, behavior management, and crisis prevention
Crisis Intervention:
Utilize intervention techniques such as Collaborative & Proactive Solutions and Non-Violent Physical Crisis Intervention to deescalate students who are acting out verbally and/or physically and have become a danger to themselves or others
Ensure that all students are treated with the highest level of Care, Welfare, Safety, and Security
Teamwork Excellence Attitude Courage Heart
Intervention Specialist Data Collection and Analysis
Collect and review completed Intervention Worksheets daily
Attend team meetings as requested
Requirements
Must possess excellent writing and organizational skills.
Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Certification in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention preferred
Previous experience with crisis intervention with school age students required
Requires strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with all levels of Management.
Ability to work well under pressure and to prioritize tasks are essential
Strong Interpersonal skills
Detailed oriented individual
Maintain confidentiality
Effectively manages student crisis with dignity and respect
Anticipate and meet deadlines, complete assignments with consistent accuracy
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook)
Intervention Specialist Working conditions
Must be able to multi-task and work in high pressure environment
Physical requirements
Ability to bend, lift (up to 50 lbs), kneel, or stand for extended periods as needed
Must be able to move quickly in response to student behavior or safety needs
Comfortable working in active school environments, including transitioning between classrooms and engaging in student support activities
Must be able to keep students safe from themselves and others and, in some cases, may need to implement CPI (therapeutic hold) procedures.
Must be able to remove oneself from potentially harmful situations and, in some cases, be able to lift a child.
Schedule
8:00AM-3:30PM (and once a week until 4PM for a team meeting)
Benefits for Full Time Employees Gersh Autism offers a competitive compensation package, including comprehensive health and retirement benefits, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment committed to your personal and professional growth.
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
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