Founded in 1912 as an adoption agency, Canopy Children's Solutions is Mississippi’s most comprehensive nonprofit provider of children’s behavioral health, educational, and social service solutions.
Canopy employs a diverse group of mission-driven individuals committed to honoring the voice of Mississippi children and families.
Being an integral part of the Canopy team involves committing to the Core Values that drive our organization forward:
The voice of our children and families always comes first
Relationships matter and our differences make us stronger
We take great joy in service to others
Our families and communities deserves our very best
Canopy has been designated a Great Place to Work® for the third consecutive year, and is one of only seven companies in Mississippi to qualify for this certification in 2022-2023.
Canopy’s employees are charged with building a healthy work culture within their teams, that focus on trust, and the collective goal of helping kids thrive and families to overcome extraordinary challenges.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees.
Benefits include, but are not limited to:
Competitive Compensation
403b Retirement Plan with Match
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
PTO/Vacation
Employee Wellness Program and Counseling Services
Behavioral Educational Interventionist - Position Overview
The Behavioral-Educational Interventionist (BEI) 1 will assist students in achieving educational and behavioral goals through direct instruction and indirect support in the school setting.
This position will plan for, record, and monitor the daily behaviors of students placed in CARES School.
Individuals will receive supervision from the Behavior Educational Consultant and Program Leadership
Job Responsibilities:
Student Support
Establishes a rapport with each student making sure that positive classroom expectations are communicated and supported.
Communicates positively with students, encouraging participation and rewarding successes.
Communicates and models appropriate child/adult boundaries.
Participates with students in play activities when appropriate.
Teacher Support
Assists teacher in implementation of lessons plans.
Assists teacher in managing classroom behaviors.
Assists, encourages and supports students individually as needed.
Documents behaviors using specific forms and procedures.
Crisis Management
Maintains composure when confronted with stressful situations.
Supports and encourages students who may not be able to maintain appropriate behavior.
Uses the least restrictive de-escalation techniques before using an Emergency Safety Intervention (ESI).
Fully participates in debriefing following the use of an ESI to decrease the potential for trauma to students and staff
Required Qualifications:
Must have two years of experience in a mental health or educational setting working with children with educational communication, or behavioral difficulties
Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health field preferred.
Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English, and to communicate in a therapeutic and professional manner.
Must be at least twenty-one years old, possess a valid Mississippi driver’s license, and the ability to be covered by organization insurance provider
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
41 CFR 60-1.
35(c)
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