Support Specialist Hiring Event – Open Interviews Wednesday, July 22 | 10 AM–2 PM

Description Full-Time | Monday- Friday| 8am-4: 30pm | Year round, Extended weekends and holidays off

Sign-On Bonus

• $1,000 total sign-on bonus -- $500 paid after 90 days of employment. Additional $500 paid after 180 days, based on continued employment in good standing
• Pay
• Rate: Our compensation is competitive within the market. The starting rate for this position begins at $20.65 per hour, with your final offer based on a combination of your education, relevant experience, and overall qualifications.

About BHA Academy

Behavioral Health Allies Academy provides structured, trauma-informed educational services for students with behavioral and emotional needs. Our team is committed to creating safe, supportive learning environments that foster emotional regulation, growth, and academic success. Through collaboration, compassion, and evidence-based behavioral support, we help students build meaningful skills and work toward successful reintegration into less restrictive school environments while staying grounded in our mission and core values.

Position Summary

Behavioral Health Allies Academy (BHA Academy) is seeking compassionate and dependable Support Specialists to serve as proactive anchors of prevention, regulation, and relational safety for students in a trauma-informed educational setting. In this role, you will focus on early identification of dysregulation, relationship-building, and proactive intervention to reduce crisis frequency and support student success. Support Specialists work closely with teachers, behavioral clinicians, and leadership to implement Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies, reinforce behavioral supports, and maintain structured, safe learning environments that promote emotional regulation, skill development, and successful reintegration into less restrictive educational settings.

What You’ll Do

• Build strong, trusting relationships with students through consistent support and engagement.
• Recognize early signs of dysregulation and implement proactive de-escalation strategies.
• Provide direct behavioral and emotional support using trauma-informed and student-centered interventions.
• Implement behavior intervention plans (BIPs) and individualized support strategies with consistency and fidelity.
• Support students in strengthening coping skills, emotional regulation, and replacement behaviors.
• Maintain visible presence throughout classrooms and common spaces to promote safety and predictability.