Behavior Specialist

Overview

Are you passionate about supporting young children’s social-emotional development and partnering with families and educators?

Join our team as a Behavior Specialist, where you will promote responsive environments where infants and young children can reach their developmental goals and build strong emotional foundations.

Key Responsibilities

As a Behavior Specialist, you will:

• Collaborate with Staff & Families: Partner with educators, family members, and service providers to coordinate individualized and program-wide supports
• Develop Behavior Support Plans: Guide the creation and implementation of individualized strategies and developmental goals
• Provide Coaching & Feedback: Help staff build confidence and capacity through observation and reflective practice
• Model Best Practices: Demonstrate strengths-based, trauma-informed, and non-punitive approaches to behavior support
• Support Families: Share behavioral strategies that promote success at home and in the classroom
• Monitor Progress: Track and use behavioral data to inform interventions and improve outcomes
• Deliver Training:  Provide professional development on social-emotional development and positive behavior supports
• Maintain Compliance: Ensure accuracy and confidentiality in compliance with all state and federal regulations
• Travel: Provide on-site support across 13 sites in Colorado
• Other Duties as Assigned

What Success Looks Like

• Children demonstrate growth in social-emotional skills
• Staff implement effective behavior supports with confidence
• Families feel supported and engaged
• Classrooms are inclusive and well-managed

Why Work with Us

At Centro de la Familia, we are more than educators—we are partners in building brighter futures. Since 1975, we have been dedicated to strengthening families and communities. As a Head Start provider since 1991, we bring deep experience serving diverse and underserved populations. Our programs are rooted in science, cultural responsiveness, and a commitment to impact. We believe that every child is a unique story waiting to be written, and we take pride in walking alongside families and communities as trusted partners in early learning and development.   At Centro, you’re more than an employee—you’re part of a mission-driven family that values your voice, your expertise, and your well-being.  

We offer:

• Competitive Pay & Benefits
• Work-Life Balance
• Professional Growth Opportunities
• Inclusive, Supportive Team Environment
• Recognition of Your Impact

 Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or a related field
• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification or willingness to obtain
• Experience working with children ages 0-5 in clinical or therapeutic settings
• Knowledge of child development, trauma-informed care, and behavior support strategies including de-escalation and crisis response
• Experience using data to inform practice
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Preferred:

• Head Start experience
• Experience with diverse populations
• Familiarity with the Pyramid Model

Additional Details:

• Location: Grand Junction, Colorado
• Schedule: This is a full-time, 12-month position; (8:30 to 5:00, flexible for travel)

Join Our TeamIf you are passionate about early childhood mental health and want to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply.