What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavior Interven Specialist position at Catherine Hershey Schools?
The Behavior Support Interventionist position assists with the delivery of comprehensive behavioral management and support services for CHS children and staff. This includes but is not limited to supporting the implementation of Tier 1 (Universal) classroom interventions and directly implementing Tier 2 (Targeted) and Tier 3 (Intensive) interventions. The primary purpose of this position is to develop and implement individual skill work and social skills groups for children; collaborate and develop behavior plans and participate in individualized Child Study Teams when needed. The position provides consultation to staff and families, as appropriate concerning behavioral management strategies and supports.
In addition, the Behavior Support Interventionist will be responsible for ensuring continuity of care and safety for children in crisis. The person in this position is also responsible for researching and utilizing evidence based social and emotional learning materials. Essential to this position is an effective, collaborative approach to working with and supporting families, teachers, Family Success, and Health Services staff members. The salary range for this position is $51,750 to $60,300 per year based on expertise.
Responsibilities:
Direct Support of Children
- Assist with the operation and quality assurance for all child support programming.
- Develop and implement individual skill work and social skills groups for children utilizing evidence based social and emotional learning materials across all 3 tiers.
- Complete progress monitoring and evaluate service effectiveness for care rendered on an ongoing basis.
- Complete progress notes and summaries for children needing behavioral support programming. Create individualized behavior plans for children as appropriate (within the context of Child Study Teaming).
- Maintain a high standard of professional ethics and expectations.
- Respond to and effectively manage children who are in crisis.
- Follow all CHS policies and procedures.
Indirect Support of Children: Consultation and Collaboration
- Consultation and collaboration with families, Child Study Teams, teachers, Family Success, and Health Services staff for children receiving behavioral support.
Behavioral/Educational Program Development
- Develop curricular materials for Behavioral Services programming.
- Research evidenced-based interventions and practices for tier2 and tier 3 interventions; modify as appropriate.
- Complete program evaluations and modify services based upon evaluation results in order to ensure efficacy of services.
- Assist with ensuring the linkage of all Health Services programming to CHS goals.
Miscellaneous
- Score and assist with the scoring of behavioral protocols.
- Respond to requests for reports and records; including data analytics and reports.
- Participate in various committees for the development and/or enhancement of CHS programming.
- Maintain strong and consistent boundaries and serve as a positive role model for children, staff, and families.
- As appropriate, contribution to CQI initiatives.
- All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree Required
- 3-5 years of previous experience in a similar role
- Understanding of child development
- Behavioral Health Pyramid Model
- Experience and knowledge in Early Childhood Education program and teaching standards, including code of ethics - NAEYC standards preferred
- Familiar with inquiry-based and project approach learning, as well as PBIS strategies preferred
- Demonstrated understanding of and ability to effectively work with low-income families preferred
- Comfortability with technology including MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and /or willingness to learn
- Experience with crisis management
- Experience with children
- Experience with Functional Behavioral Analysis
- Experience working with individuals in a group setting
- Experience with behavior management
- Listening skill
- Consultation skill
- Sensitivity for individual need
- Effective communication skills - verbal and written
- Working knowledge of a computer and various software
- Experience in social emotional curriculum and tiered intervention programming
- Experience in behavior intervention development and implementation
- Ability to establish authentic rapport with children from birth to 5-years-of-age
- Ability to defuse emotionally charged situations
- Ability to maintain a calm demeanor
- Ability to work independently and as a team
- Ability to respect confidentiality
Who we are and what we’re looking for
At CHS, we are leaders passionate about early childhood education and community betterment. Our work is driven by the desire to endow children with the resources for educational and physical well-being, while supporting and empowering their families. We listen to the needs of our diverse community and adapt to give everyone a voice. We hold each-other accountable for bringing our best and most authentic selves to school every day, creating an environment of mutual respect.
We strive to build a team of individuals that is passionate about our mission, brings in new creative ideas, and loves their work. If this sounds like you, we look forward to seeing your application.
About Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning
At Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning, we nurture children, support them in discovering their world, and help them grow to reach their fullest potential. We are passionate educators, caregivers, and role models dedicated to successful early childhood development. We believe that a rich and solid foundation, along with a nurturing and supportive environment, is critical to helping children grow. We focus on the whole child, helping them flourish in mind and body. And we set them on a path to become their strongest, brightest, and best selves in school and beyond.
Catherine Hershey’s dream was to provide children with a well-rounded education. That dream lives on in her name and is our mission at Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning.
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Salary : $51,750 - $60,300