Program Specialist Behavior Coach - Valley of the Sun YMCA

he Valley of the Sun YMCA is honored to be among the top 50 YMCA associations in the United States, recognized for transforming our culture, vision, and operations. With 12 branches across the Valley and Northern Arizona, along with a thriving overnight camp in Prescott, we are a rapidly growing, cause-driven organization. Our mission is to enhance the nation's health and well-being while creating opportunities to give back and support our communities. If you are dedicated to being part of a greater movement, a career with the YMCA is for you.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF A PROGRAM SPECIALIST BEHAVIOR COACH:

• Serves as an embedded behavior and social-emotional learning resource for YMCA school-age programs.
• Observes program participants and environments to provide coaching, modeling, and feedback to staff on positive behavior support strategies and effective youth engagement practices.
• Documents observations, coaching sessions, referrals, and intervention strategies in accordance with YMCA procedures.
• Helps frontline staff implement proactive behavior management techniques that promote emotional regulation, positive peer interactions, and inclusive group environments.
• Assists program leaders in implementing Individual Support Plans (ISPs) and behavior interventions developed for youth who require additional support
• Empowers staff through coaching, modeling, and training in de-escalation practices, conflict resolution, restorative conversations, and trauma-informed approaches.
• Supports implementation of sensory tools, emotional regulation resources, and other intervention strategies funded through the grant.

*This is not an exhaustive list of job duties. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned.

REQUIREMENTS TO BE A PROGRAM SPECIALIST BEHAVIOR COACH:

• Minimum 21 years of age required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Child Development, Psychology, Social Work, Behavioral Health, Counseling, Youth Development, Human Services, or related field; OR Associate’s degree with significant relevant experience working in youth behavior support, education, counseling, social-emotional learning, or youth development.
• Minimum 3 years of experience working with school-age youth in educational, youth development, behavioral health, childcare, afterschool, recreation, or community-based settings.
• Experience supporting youth with behavioral, emotional, social, or trauma-related challenges.
• Experience coaching, mentoring, training, or supporting frontline staff.
• Experience creating behavior support plans or Individual Support Plans.
• Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Current or ability to obtain CPR, First Aid, Fingerprint Clearance Card, and TB test.
• Valid Arizona driver's license, reliable transportation and ability to travel between YMCA locations.

FULL TIME BENEFITS:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Free YMCA Family Membership
• Employee Program Rewards and Discounts
• Paid Vacation & Sick Leave (Once Accrued)
• 403b Retirement Savings Account Upon Hire 
• Professional Development Opportunities & Trainings 
• 12% Employer Funded Retirement Plan (Once Eligible)
• Health Benefits Including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance 

OUR YMCA CULTURE:

The Valley of the Sun YMCA has been a trusted place of belonging, growth, and opportunity. We are for strengthening families, and creating opportunities for every child, teen, adult and senior to thrive. Guided by our call to Be Well. Do Good. Lead Change. Our goal is to expand access, deepen impact and secure a sustainable future for the Y across Arizona.

Valley of the Sun YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this opening. Unless explicitly authorized by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of, color, race, religion, national origin, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age (40 or over), sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other non-merit factors.

Our YMCA promotes a safe environment that is free from abuse. No form of abuse will be tolerated. All allegations of abuse will be taken seriously and responded to in accordance with our Abuse Response Process.

This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.