Job Description
Position Opening : Behavior Intervention Program (BIP) Specialist
Position Summary : The Behavior Intervention Program (BIP) Specialist is responsible for working one-on-one with students exhibiting pre- adolescent / adolescent behaviors that will benefit from redirection, de-escalation strategies, and restorative practices and their families to determine appropriate and effective interventions that will ensure success in school and the community.
Position Status : Full-time, benefits eligible
Regular Hours : 35 hours / week; 8 : 15a - 3 : 15p Mondays – Fridays
Additional Hours : All Staff Monthly Meetings (3 : 30 - 5p) and quarterly evening and / or weekend program events with prior notice
Salary : $54,500 - $57,200
Grade Level : High School
Reports to : BIP Supervisor / Executive Director
Posting date : July 30, 2025
Close date : Open until filled
RESPONSIBILITIES
Student, Family, and Educator Support
- Facilitate and provide social-emotional support for middle school or high school students who have been identified by the school through teacher and / or staff input to be exhibiting pre- adolescent / adolescent behaviors that will benefit from redirection, de-escalation strategies, and restorative practices in school or the community.
- Always ensure an active caseload of 25 youth.
- Proactively engage with youth, their family, school, and community resources to develop specific measurable goals, meeting with youth in-person or over video at minimum on a weekly basis.
- Continually collaborate with community resources that provide mentoring, youth development, mental health, vocational or other services to assist youth in developing a success plan.
- Develop training and compile resources for youth that address anger management, problem solving, personal development, and effective social skills.
- Provide opportunities for students to have meaningful engagement with the Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) restorative practices process.
Data and Documentation
Record student outcome data in Apricot in accordance with program requirements and direction from supervisor.Document all communications (emails, phone calls, in-person visits, etc.) in Apricot ensuring accurate recordkeeping.Professional Development
Attend Professional Development in-person or online as identified with supervisor.POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Desired Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required2+ years of related experience or training requiredDemonstrated success working with youth and families to achieve measurable outcomes requiredExperience providing de-escalation, redirection, and restorative practices in a school setting preferredMust pass a criminal background checkComputer and related software experience, such as Apricot or similar social service documentation programs and OutlookKnowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to work with diverse populationsStrong interpersonal and coaching communication skillsAbility to develop effective relationships and work collaboratively in a professional environmentAbility to plan, prioritize, coordinate, and manage own workPossess a thorough, organized and detail-oriented approach to work and effective time management skillsAbility to exercise discretion and maintain a high level of confidentialityProvide a high level of commitment to diversity, inclusion, racial equity, and cultural / linguistic responsivenessWORK ENVIRONMENT
Work in-person and at Partner SchoolMust have reliable transportation to visit multiple work locations around the Twin Cities and surrounding areas as neededOccasional remote / in-person SPYS’ Office (Team Meeting, Professional Development, administrative task)TO APPLY
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St. Paul Youth Services is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates from underrepresented communities and bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
ABOUT ST. PAUL YOUTH SERVICES
To improve our community’s collective ability to engage and support all youth, St. Paul Youth Services (SPYS) partners directly with young people to build skills and resources to achieve their goals; guides nonprofits, schools, and public agencies in transforming their practices and cultures to be more youth-centric; and amplifies youth voice in public policy - all to achieve measurably more positive and equitable outcomes for our youth. Click here to learn more : www.spys.org