The Behavior Coach provides skill-training for both the child and parents/caregivers participating in services. This position implements behavior intervention plans focused on increasing/reinforcing positive behaviors and decreasing disruptive/challenging behaviors that are preventing the child from experiencing success in school, home, or the community.

• Works collaboratively with the treatment team members, child, family, school, child welfare, and other involved parties.
• Consistently documents behavior and provides continuous updates to the treatment team.
• The Integrated Health Intervention Specialist (Behavior Coach) carries out a behavior plan identified through functional behavioral assessments/clinician assessments.
• Will inquire about the client’s health and wellness needs and assist in coordinating those primary care or other supportive services with appropriate JFCS staff or external parties to ensure the client’s whole health is addressed.
• This position will communicate with Community Relations and Patient Advocate, Care Manager, Health Promotion or other staff as necessary to ensure coordination and follow-through for clients needing primary care services.

• High School Diploma/GED required and four (4) years of Behavioral Health experience.
• A.A. Degree and two (2) years of Behavioral Health experience.
• Bachelor's Degree and one (1) year of Behavioral Health experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology or related field.

• Knowledge of learning theories and behavioral approaches for teaching new skills and managing challenging behaviors.
• Ability to understand children with complex needs.
• Ability to work a 40-hour flexible schedule, including nights and weekends. This program functions 7 days a week, 365 days a year, with each team member working one weekend day each week.
• Ability to travel as position works in the family home, school and other community locations.
• Ability to work with the child and the parents in coaching/skill building and implementing behavior strategies and effectively provide crisis management when necessary.
• Ability to utilize strength based coaching approaches in all work performed.
• Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to engage and work with diverse cultural groups.
• Bilingual, Bi-cultural a plus.
• Behavioral health experience; Inpatient/Residential experience; or Group Home/DDD/CPS in-home work experience required.

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