Behavior Support Specialist

This position is located at Valley Counseling Services (a program of Family & Community Services, Inc.)

Part-time 20-29 hours/week

SCHEDULE: M-F schedule, no holidays no weekends

School hours

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: The primary role is to provide behavior support to children and/or adolescents in a school setting.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directly assist students with decreasing behaviors of concern and increasing positive behaviors.
• Respond to crisis situations to de-escalate students using approved crisis training strategies, behavior contracts and interventions.
• Assist in the development of behavior plans including developing proactive strategies and modeling positive behavior for students.
• Assist classroom staff teacher and instructional aides on the development of behavioral strategies.
• Assist students in developing problem-solving and behavior management skills.
• Coordinate groups focusing on conflict resolution, anger management and other topics related to student needs.
• Accurately complete and submit required documentation in the required time frame. (e.g., Incident Reports, Behavior Emergency Reports, etc.).
• Develop strong relationships and effectively communicate with parents, guardians, and care providers of students.
• Maintain knowledge of community resources for student/family needs.
• Interact in a positive and professional manner with all co-workers, outside agencies, school district personnel, and other community representatives.
• Meet with supervisor on a regular basis to discuss intervention strategies, student progress, challenges, etc.
• Demonstrate consistent attendance, punctuality and dependability.
• Utilize Trauma Informed practices when applicable.
• Attend all training required by school personal such as CPI, SEL, trauma informed care or any other required training.
• Job Assignment is contingent upon the direction of the partnering school district/ESC and can be severed at any time based on the expressed wishes of the district/ESC. Continued employment will be at the sole discretion of the employer.
• Comply with agency policies and procedures, COA regulations, federal and state requirements, and educational/certification/registry requirements.
• Assume additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in the areas of positive behavior support, behavioral modification, behavioral health issues, de-escalation techniques, and community support.
• The ability to respond appropriately to crisis or emergency situations.
• The ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently.
• Must be able to meet agency requirements for criminal back ground check (Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation).

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL/LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s Degree in a mental health or education related field preferred.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Prior behavioral health experience preferred.