Behavior Support Specialist
Behavior Support Specialist
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Who We Are Looking For:
Are you theBehavior Support Specialist positionwe have been looking for In this position you will be able to convey your passion for helping others by working with people in the community!
JRIs Early Childhood Services Program aims to strengthen the abilities of child care programs to increase healthy social and emotional development in children ages 014. Our staff work with the Department of Early Education and Care to support a variety of childcare programs including family child care programs Head Start programs and afterschool programs.
JRI Provides The Training So That:
- YOU work with ECMH Consultants/Specialists to help build child care program capacity to support social emotional and behavioral needs of children and to ensure quality evidence based practices are embedded in programs.
- YOU provide services to support the behavioral and emotional needs of youth in the community per the needs identified of the sites served and model strategies to build skill capacity of educators/providers and center managers.
- YOU will ensure that the services being provided are responsive to the goals and needs identified in the Behavior Observation Report the Referral for Behavior Support Services from ECHMC staff and that the educator/provider is experiencing voice access and ownership of their plans and services.
- YOU will assist parents in accessing resources and supports for children with disabilities.
Why JRI
- Be who you are! JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect collaboration and opportunity where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact.
- We offer a $2000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language other than English!
- Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC LCSW LICSW RN and more!
- Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
- Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.
- Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities!
- Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups selfcare resources and an Employee Assistance Program.
- Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more!
Requirements:
- Candidates must have a Bachelors degree in Social Work Psychology Mental Health Counseling or Early Childhood Education/Special Education. Candidates with a Masters degree are preferred.
- Candidates must have a minimum of 25 years of experience working with young children and families.
- Candidates must possess knowledge of early childhood development inclusive strategies and special education policies and procedures.
- Candidates should have excellent interpersonal skills as well as strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Candidates should be familiar with early education and care programs as well as public school services for young children.
- Candidates must have experience in consulting to or mentoring child care staff. Candidates with experience providing parent and/or staff training are preferred.
- Candidates should have experience developing goal oriented positive behavior support plans for the classroom and home.
- Background and driving record checks will be performed.
At JRI we are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. We believe that a culture built on mutual respect collaboration and opportunity allows our staff to thrive and do their best work. By supporting one another and recognizing each persons contributions we create an environment where people can grow develop their skills and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
