Behavioral Specialist (VMS)

Salary: $24.26 per hour

Villa Maria School is seeking a Behavior Specialist who can Provide crisis support and proactive assistance to youth within assigned setting. Implements safety and therapeutic interventions in accordance with Trauma Informed Care (TIC), each youth’s Individual Crisis Management Plan (ICMP) and program policy. The work schedule is 37.5 hours per week.

Villa Maria School provides educational, diagnostic services and treatment for children with emotional, learning and multiple disabilities.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide support to residential or school youth to ensure a safe, therapeutic environment.
• Interact with youth and model for coworkers the principles of Children and Residential Experiences
  (CARE), Trauma Informed Care (TIC) and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI).
• Use the CARE model to influence and guide all interactions and philosophy of support for youth,
  families, and colleagues.
• Assess volatile situations and deescalates problems by applying appropriate interventions including
  verbal de-escalation, proximity control, voice and touch control, and personal restraint.
• Apply responses that are appropriate to each youth’s Treatment Plan, ICMP, and ensures that policies
  and procedures of the Behavioral Treatment System are implemented appropriately.
• Counsel youth to process crisis resolution in a manner that promotes the learning of self-control and
  reinforces constructive problem solving. Monitors youth throughout the crisis intervention response. 
• Provide guidance and support to staff by regularly consulting on prevention and de-escalation
  techniques.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Program Specific Duties

• 75 hours per pay period.
• Actively working in the classrooms to support student learning.
• Build positive relationships with the students and staff.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma and 4 years experience with children or special populations

     Certification/Licensure:
TCI training within 2 months and CARE training within 3 months provided after hire.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• High level of skill in verbally de-escalating youth when they are angry, aggressive and out of control.
• Ability to relate to youth and make the environment an enjoyable atmosphere.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to act with discretion, tact, and professionalism in all situations.
• Effective conflict resolution skills.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to utilize, or willingness to learn computer systems and software, necessary to perform position
  functions (Basic computer, web browsing, online training, and email usage skills).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (i.e. on feet most of the day, running, being physically
  active/playing with the students, etc.).
• Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind to assert safety of children.
• Hearing and vision abilities within normal range (corrected) to drive safely and to observe and
  communicate with others.
• Driving (Agency and/or personal vehicle) is required for this position. Driver must be at least 21 years
  of age, with a minimum of 2 years of driving experience, and a valid driver’s license issued by the state
  of residence. There can be no state issued restrictions on the licenses that would impede driver’s ability
  to operate the vehicle as required by the Agency, and there must not be more than three (3) points on
  their driving record.

We offer a wide range of benefits to meet the ever-changing needs of our employees including but not limited to:

• Health/Dental/Vision
• Vacation/sick/holiday pay
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with a discretionary employer contribution 
• Tuition Advancement
• Paid Parental Leave

Join Catholic Charities of Baltimore where you will be an important member of a trauma-informed care organization that promotes a culture of safety, empowerment, healing, and self-care, and that believes that every person has infinite worth and promise.

Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer

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