Behavioral Support Specialist

Leading the Change in Youth Development

At Boys & Girls Clubs of King County we are taking youth programming to a new level. We are a leader in youth development providing a safe affordable place for kids and teens during critical out-of-school time. Our Clubs offer life-changing programs and services to youth throughout the greater Seattle area.

As the third largest major metro Boys & Girls Club organization in the United States we have a rich history serving King County youth. If you are passionate about youth development love to connect with people have a proven track record of results with youth and want to be part of an extraordinary team Boys & Girls Clubs of King County is for you!

OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW: Behavioral Support Specialist

Reporting to the Executive Director of Health & Safety this position will work closely with schools club staff club members and their families to support the needs of our members.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide on-site behavior management support to youth colleagues and families.
• Provide direct behavioral intervention and/or behavior modification for identified youth that decreases engagement in disruptive harmful or maladaptive behaviors and increases engagement in positive replacement behaviors.
• Create and implement behavior support plans for identified youth in collaboration with Club Director parents/guardians and other supports (school staff coaches mentors)

• Collect data record anecdotal youth progress toward goals and maintain behavioral charting data through formal documentation methods (i.e. data tracking mental health notes progress monitoring etc.)
• Coach staff in preventative behavior management and trauma informed practices.

• Support and implement Boys & Girls Club programming across all clubs including social emotional learning practices trauma informed care behavior support protocols suicide prevention crisis management and PAX training
• Participate in professional development and training related to counseling and mental health and wellness
• Attend BGCKC leading program staff meetings trainings and events as required

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or higher in Social Work Psychology Education or related field
• At least two years of experience working with youth with challenging behaviors and their families preferred
• Experience providing behavioral assessment management and interventions or teaching preferred
• An unwavering commitment to our youth and families equitable and inclusive practices
• Ability and willingness to work on site at traditional or school-based Clubs
• Strong written and verbal skills including solid computer skills in Microsoft Office programs
• Strong organizational skills as demonstrated by the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and competing priorities
• Demonstrated skill in delivering and accepting feedback with staff colleagues and supervisors
• As a requirement of the Department of Children Youth and Family (DCYF) it is necessary for individuals in this position to possess a STARS ID number and a Portable Background Check with a Cleared status prior to commencing work. The process can be initiated by visiting . For more information please reach out to our HR team at

Preferred Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge and/or experience working with a non-profit youth development agency Boys & Girls Club experience preferred including a proven commitment to BGCKC cultural values.
• Principles methods techniques strategies and trends in educational vocational social and emotional counseling.
• Ability to work collaboratively with individuals and teams at schools and community based organizations.
• Knowledge of Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS) Individual Education Plans and 504 Plans.
• Communicate effectively in oral and written form with staff members families colleagues other necessary groups and individuals.
• Must be able to perform administrative duties and access technology related to programs and scope of work.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement & Policy:

On August 18 2021 Governor Jay Inslee announced that most child care early learning and youth development providers must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by October 18 2021 or obtain a religious or medical accommodation.

All BGCKC youth facing staff have provided proof of vaccination. BGCKC volunteers fall under this mandate as well. Please reach out to Human Resources at to obtain the form to request a religious or medical accommodation.

COVID-19 vaccines available in the United States are effective at protecting people from getting seriously ill getting hospitalized and even dying. As with vaccines for other diseases people who are up to date are optimally protected. CDC recommends that everyone 5 years and older get their primary series of COVID-19 vaccines and receive a booster dose when eligible.

People are considered fully vaccinated after 2 weeks after their second dose in a 2-dose series like the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines.

HOURS:Full Time 40 hours per week
LOCATION:Across King County as needed
PAY RATE:$26.00 - $28.00
FLSA: non-exempt

Benefits of working with us include:

• Accessible PTO & Paid Holidays
• Medical Vision & Dental Insurance
• 100% Employee Discount for Childcare Fees
• Generous 401k Employer Matching
• Employee Tuition Assistance
• Orca Cards
• Class Pass Membership

DISCLAIMER:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

All offers are contingent upon passing a thorough background check including a National Criminal History Background check.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those occurring in the performance of the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

This position works in an office and the noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals i.e. copier toner.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination

Boys & Girls Clubs of King County (BGCKC) is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. BGCKC does not discriminate with regards to hiring assignment promotion or other conditions of staff employment because of race color religion sex national origin age marital status sexual orientation gender gender identity veteran status disability genetic information or any other status protected under local state or federal law.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act upon request reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of our positions.