The Opportunity!

A Place Called Home has a great opportunity for a passionate and dedicated individual who can find creative ways to support the mission and vision of the organization while making a difference in the community.

Job Title: Behavior Interventionist

Department: Counseling

Reports to: Sr. Director of Counseling

Classification: Essential

ABOUT US

A Place Called Home is a dynamic, non-profit youth and community center in South Central Los Angeles. APCH provides educational programs, counseling, mentoring, music, dance and art classes, fitness and health and wellness opportunities. As youth participate in our programs, they discover interests and talents and develop a better sense of themselves and their place in the world around them. The goal for the individual in this role is to support, guide and/or increase the likelihood that youth will stay in school, pursue higher education, attain viable jobs, and become active community members capable of making positive change in the world in which they live.

Our commitment to our staff wellness, development and experience:

A Place Called Home is committed to supporting our hard working staff by creating a work environment that builds relationships, careers and experiences through collaboration and transparent communication. We don’t just talk the talk but we walk the walk. Below are just some ways in which we support our staff:

Health and Wellness

• Targeted Wellness Initiatives to support APCH staff

• HMO & PPO Medical and Dental Plans with APCH covering the majority of the group costs

• 25K Basic & Accidental Life Insurance-no cost to the employee

• FSA, DFSA and Supplemental Insurance to support your out of pocket costs

• 401K Retirement Plan with employer match

• Paid Parental Leave

• Paid Vacancy Coverage Leave

• Paid Medical related leave

• Generous Paid Bereavement Leave 

• Generous PTO: Paid winter break, Paid summer break, paid spring & fall wellness day, 15 paid holidays, 2 weeks vacation, 11 paid sick days, Incentive time off opportunities

• Financial Assistance for emergencies

• Employee Assistance program to support your work life balance

• Hybrid work accommodations

• Paid Jury Duty

Professional Development

• Gallup's Strengths Assessment for all employees

• Quarterly Employee Training

• Specialized Monthly Manager Training

• Leadership Training through our Leaders In Training Program (LIT)

• Professional Development support and financial assistance

• CPR & First Aid Training certification

• Supervisor’s corner to support managers with resources to be the best coaches possible

Collaboration 

• Employee Engagement Committees: employees get to participate and develop different activities and or initiatives focusing on any of the following: employee recognition, onboarding new hires, supporting other community organizations, creating fun staff events, justice, equity, diversity & inclusion and wellness initiatives.

• Monthly Employee Acknowledgment by Colleagues and Supervisors

• Employee Portal - Staff Communication & Resources available at any time

• TouchPoint-Monthly all staff meetings

• Proactive Conversations to continue making APCH a workplace we can all build together: Stay, Insights & Critical Needs Conversations

• Encouraged continuous employee feedback throughout the year via surveys 

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Sr. Director of Counseling, the Behavior Interventionist develops, implements and supervises behavioral policies and procedures for youth (ages 8 21) participating in the various programs. This individual works independently and is responsible for the daily intervention and follow-through with members, including behavior modification programs when necessary. In addition they are responsible for the training of all program staff and ensuring agency guidelines for behavioral procedures are enforced by performing the following duties:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Direct interventions one-on-one or in small groups

• Review and assess IEP reports for all members annually

• Support APCH program staff with behavior management strategies

• Develop and implement protocols for the inclusion of REACH (Respect, Empathy, Accountability, Courage, Hope) pillars in year-round programming/curriculum

• Create and maintain behavior records and logs as necessary for individualized programs

• Facilitate ongoing staff training in behavior modification/management and mandated reporting

• Develop reporting protocols and related forms to ensure proper documentation of occurrences of inappropriate and appropriate behavior

• Track behavioral trends within the center; maintain documentation and share data with Evaluation and Outcomes Manager

• Develop individual behavior plans as needed (in cases of extreme or consistent inappropriate behavior)

• Refer members to appropriate resources as needed (i.e. counseling, special needs, etc.)

• Implement and evaluate behavioral plans (groups, individuals)

• Observe and interact with youth and staff in all programs

• Maintain ongoing communication with parents on IPPs and any behavioral incidents

• Develop and implement behavioral modification/management plan which includes incentive system

• Oversee incentive store and bank (or other incentive system)

• Inventory incentives and order supplies/incentives as necessary

• Train Youth Leadership and APCH teens within existing programs

Other Responsibilities

• Create and submit paperwork and monthly reports in a timely fashion

• Attend all required meetings (Staff, Supervisor, etc.)

• Support other team members in carrying out center protocols, rules, and policies

• Administrative duties as assigned (including filing, writing case studies, tracking behavior patterns, maintaining case notes)

• Perform other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

The ideal APCH Behavior Interventionist is someone who has a love for helping others and will be an individual who carries high personal and professional standards and enjoys partnering with others to achieve successful outcomes. To be successful in this role the Behavior Specialist candidate will focus on achieving excellence of service and performance in the five core competencies identified by the agency: integrity & trust, adaptability, accountability, learning and development and compassion. As a Behavior Specialist , the candidate will also be expected to excel in the five Programs competencies of: internal & external collaboration, communication, prioritizing & planning, analytical thinking and work quality & innovation. The candidate will embrace the APCH culture of a learning organization and strive to constantly improve upon systems and services for the benefit of our employees and our constituents; and will be demonstrably committed to their own ongoing personal and professional development. Our culture encourages individuals to speak up, we respect diversity of thought, and we look to our staff to be candid with concerns and constructive suggestions. Together, we can continue to take APCH to even higher levels of excellence and service to the community.

Technical and Performance Skills

• Excellent Oral and Written Communication
• Professionalism
• Customer Service
• Time Management
• Ability to multi-task
• Flexibility
• Mission-Driven
• Dedicated to excellence
• Detail-Oriented
• Resourceful
• Innovative and Creative
• Microsoft Office Skills

Education/Training/Experience

• Bachelor of Arts/Science degree in Counseling, Education, Psychology or Social Work preferred, or equivalent experience

• 2 years experience in educational setting

• 2 years experience in youth development setting working with youth (8 21) required

• Experience or knowledge of ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) preferred but not required

Additional Information

• Ability to multi-task and make sound decisions based on circumstances and resources available

• Ability to develop individualized programs for behavioral goals

• Ability to train others

Physical and Mental Demands

• Able to work in a dynamic and high noise level environment typical of a youth center

• Walking, standing required on daily basis

• Sitting and use of hands/vision for computer work for extended periods of time

• Lift up to 20 pounds occasionally

• Able to communicate and convey accurate information

APCH COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

All new hires must provide proof of their first dose of the vaccine on the first day of employment, if not fully vaccinated, and will have 30 days from their date of hire to complete their COVID-19 vaccination and submit proof of completion to the organizations HR department. All fully vaccinated staff must also provide proof of their booster vaccine once eligible.

A Place Called Home provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including but not limited to pregnancy), gender expression, gender identity or sexual orientation, military and veteran status, medical condition, ancestry, marital status, citizenship national origin, age, physical and/or mental disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, A Place Called Home complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.