Behavioral Support Specialist

Behavior Support Specialist:

Location: Clermont County Area

Hours: Seasonal, Full time. 

(This position will have orientation on July 27th-29th. And you will tentatively begin full time hours on August 14th.)

Degree Required: Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field. 

License Preferred: LSW, RA, OCPSA

Pay Rate: Compensation for this position is $23/hour

Experience Preferred: Two years’ experience with children ages birth to five preferred. Experience working with challenging behaviors, providing individualized support and understanding of behavior management techniques preferred. 

Description: Behavior Support Specialist is responsible for assisting the Teacher and Assistant Teacher with challenging behaviors, using early childhood trauma informed support and practices in the classroom. Works cooperatively with the Behavior Support Team, providing one-on-one classroom support to children, across the Clermont County.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:   

Provide hands-on support in classrooms when there significant behavioral or social-emotional concerns when they are identified, using trauma-informed practices and Conscious Discipline strategies. 

Attend team meetings with parents, teachers and ECMHT to create an intervention plan, and follow up with staff and parents as needed under the direction of the Behavior Support Coach.

Collaborates with the Behavior Support Coach to develop behavior strategies to address concerns.  

Attend specialized professional development to continue improving skills related to the position and to increase program quality, especially in the areas of trauma-informed practice, Conscious Discipline, and social-emotional development.

Child Focus provides excellent benefits.  

Great work life balance! Employees are supported with flexible work schedules. 

There are growth and advancement opportunities. 

Leadership is committed to promoting from within and growing the next generation of leaders. 

Personal and professional value in the work they do to support children, families and adults. 

Employees are highly engaged. 

Free continuing education and clinical supervision for licensed employees. 

Child Focus financially supports employee’s professional development. 

Competitive Salaries and Bonus Opportunities! Employees receive sign on and referral bonuses and are eligible for mid-year and annual performance bonuses. 

Join our Team! 

•             Competitive salaries 

•             Comprehensive medical, vision, dental insurance and EAP program 

•             Health Savings and Flex Spending account options with agency match 

•             Generous paid time off

•             Extended Illness benefits 

•             403(b) retirement plan with generous employer match 

•             Federal Student Loan Forgiveness program eligibility and tuition reimbursement 

•             Paid Apprenticeships and Internships 

•             On-site childcare with employee discount 

•             Employee wellness benefits

You are REQUIRED have a Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field.

You must be able to pass a background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screening before start date.