Behavior Support Specialist

• Provides parents support to access necessary resources and conducts in-home follow-up, monitoring and training to assure consistency between parents and teachers as needed Teaches effective parenting skills.
• Participates in the multi-disciplinary case management team meetings, individual and staff conferences, health services advisory meetings, team meetings and other appropriate meetings, as necessary.
• Performs case management services when appropriate through referrals to mental health service providers, psycho-educational services and other appropriate community agencies and resources.
• Assists the teacher with understanding and implementing the Behavior Support Plan.
• Conducts appropriate individual observations and assessments of enrolled children as necessary.
• Conducts classroom level observations at least twice per year (Fall and Spring). Analyze observation data to monitor improvement in social-emotional learning and behavior management, and plan effective respond to improve child and family outcomes.
• Provides coaching support to teachers in implementing the Trust-Based Relational Intervention Model (TBRI) with fidelity.
• Performs crisis intervention activities when necessary.
• Reviews and supports Behavior Support Plans written for children with behavior concerns by the Mental Health Counselor or contracted Mental Health Provider.
• Assist Licensed Mental Health Counselor with behavior management training and on-site technical assistance to the centers.
• Assists with processing internal referrals to Licensed Mental Health Counselor and /or contracted Mental Health Provider.
• Assists with monitoring services facilitated by the Mental Health Counselor and/or contracted Mental Health Provider.
• Attends all workshops and meetings as deemed necessary by immediate supervisor and the Executive Director
• Attends all required staff and parent meetings and activities.
• Maintains strict confidentiality with respect to children, families and staff in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Following safety warnings and directions at all times.
• Using personal safety devices or PPE when required.
• Reporting any unsafe conditions to their supervisor.
• Following process for reporting suspected child abuse and neglect.
• Ensure active supervision of assigned children.
• Following procedures when pulling out children for behavior intervention services or therapy.
• Reporting unsupervised children, after ensuring child’s safety.

• Knowledge of behavior management techniques for the classroom.
• Knowledge of child developmental stages.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• with diverse parents, staff and community residents.
• Ability to express ideas clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of mental health and psycho-educational services.
• Understanding of low-income families, cultural differences and group dynamics.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with parents, staff, mental health providers and community agencies.
• Exceptional organization skills and attention to detail are required and the candidate must be able to meet designated deadlines.

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Telehealth (24/7 online access to Doctors)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employer paid life insurance (1X salary)
• 13 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
• Generous PTO policy (starting at 16 working days a year)

• Note: Head Start employees paid time off and holiday schedule may differ
• 403(b) Retirement plan with 3% discretionary employer match OR 3% student loan repayment reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement

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