Aide Behavioral Counselor I Pay scale: $23.00-24.92 hourly

Sign on bonus: $4,000 (50% paid at 6 months and 50% paid at 12 months)

Join our dedicated education team at Stetson School, a program of Seven Hills Foundation, where we empower students to reach their full potential through compassion, structure, and individualized support. 

Position Summary

As an Aide/Behavioral Counselor I, you’ll play a vital role in creating a safe, therapeutic, and engaging learning environment for youth with complex emotional and behavioral needs.

Reporting to the Education Supervisors and in collaboration with clinical services, the Aide/Behavioral Counselor I supports students’ academic and emotional growth within a structured educational setting.

The Aide/Behavioral Counselor I conducts ongoing assessments of each student’s behavior, engagement, and response to their environment, making real-time adjustments to care and behavior plans as needed to maintain a positive and supportive milieu.

Working alongside the Behavioral Specialist, this position provides comprehensive behavioral support, social skills instruction, and crisis management while helping to foster a safe and encouraging classroom environment.

In collaboration with the classroom teacher, the Aide/Behavioral Counselor I promotes the transfer and generalization of learning strategies, study skills, and positive social behaviors. This role also helps set the tone and structure of the classroom, ensuring that both students and staff can successfully engage in daily educational and treatment activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Integrates specialized clinical approaches to promote emotionally positive and behaviorally supportive classrooms.

• Conducts ongoing assessment of each student’s behavior and response to their environment and the overall tone of the milieu, making real-time adjustments to care and behavior plans as needed throughout the shift.

• Provides comprehensive behavioral support, social skills instruction, and crisis management, fostering a safe, structured, and positive learning environment for students with complex emotional and behavioral needs.

• Assists in the development of applied functional behavior plans and classroom behavior management strategies.

• Applies and monitors interventions outlined in applied functional behavior plans to ensure consistency, effectiveness, and individualized support for each student.

• Performs other related duties as assigned to support the overall mission of the program and promote a positive, therapeutic educational environment.

Qualifications

Education:
Completion of at least two years of college study or an Associate’s Degree is required.

Experience:
A minimum of six months of experience in a related field. Student internships or volunteer work may be credited toward this experience.

Skills and Abilities:
• Strong behavioral observation skills are essential, along with patience, emotional stamina, and a consistent, supportive approach.
• Strong social and communication skills are valued to effectively participate as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships, understand human development, and engage students in appropriate social interactions.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with co-workers at all professional levels to ensure effective behavioral interventions.
• Knowledge and understanding of behavioral technology, including contingency management and ongoing behavioral assessment, is required; the ability to apply and execute these strategies is preferred.
• Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics is preferred.
• Advanced knowledge or specialized training in child development, behavioral programming, social skills instruction, crisis management, and creating positive learning environments is preferred.

Training:
Specialized training consistent with the expectations of the Aide/Behavioral Counselor I role is preferred. On-the-job training is provided, with successful completion required for continued employment.

Other Requirements:
A current, valid driver’s license from the state of residence is required.

Benefits and Culture
Stetson School and Seven Hills Foundation are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional growth and personal well-being. Team members enjoy:
• Competitive pay and a reliable, supportive work environment
• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Tuition reimbursement and opportunities for advancement
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Ongoing training and professional development
• A mission-driven culture where your work makes a lasting difference in the lives of youth and families