Behavior Coach

Intermountain Centers•Tempe, AZ

About The Position

The Behavior Coach provides intensive, direct support to families with children considered at risk. The role develops individualized programming and delivers family-, school-, and community-based interventions guided by positive behavior support principles and needs identified by the Child and Family Team (CFT), family, and school. The coach works with children, adolescents, families, and CFT teams to create and implement individualized behavior intervention plans that support social, emotional, and academic success and promote a supportive learning environment. The position also manages a client caseload, reviews individualized service plans, and maintains chart compliance.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and four years of experience working with children with a mental health diagnosis; or an associate degree and two years of such experience; or a bachelor’s degree in a behavioral-health-related field such as psychology, family studies, human development, or sociology.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must possess an Arizona driver’s license and state-mandated auto insurance.
Must possess or be able to obtain a Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Must pass a five-panel drug screen.
Must be able to drive to meet clients in the community and provide transportation when specified by the family’s Child and Family Team and service plan.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a behavior coach.
Bilingual in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement individualized behavior intervention plans, education, and interventions for assigned children and families based on assessments, data analysis, and goals established by the Child and Family Team.
Provide a minimum of 30 hours of face-to-face direct support services to enrolled clients.
Travel to clients in their homes, schools, and communities; driving is required to meet clients where they are and accommodate their availability.
Manage the client caseload, review service plans, and address clients who are out of compliance.
Identify family strengths and needs, help families access support, collaborate with other departments, and partner with professional agencies.
Help families develop social and natural support networks using community resources.
Introduce parents to alternative parenting techniques based on positive behavioral support.
Provide feedback to Child and Family Teams and education providers about client progress, interventions used, and barriers to progress.
Provide transportation to children and families as determined by the family’s Child and Family Team and service plan.
Provide crisis intervention and stabilization support as needed.
Attend scheduled department and agency meetings, required agency training, and one-to-one coaching supervision as assigned by the supervisor.
Follow the agency’s administrative time requirements.
Assess the work area for compliance issues and notify the supervisor promptly so they can be addressed.
Complete required documentation and billing accurately and within assigned time frames.
Provide guardians with weekly updates and new interventions concerning client status.
Complete monthly reports and distribute them to the Child and Family Team.
Coach and support students directly to improve behavioral skills, emotional regulation, and coping strategies.
Conduct observations and assessments to identify behavioral challenges and track progress over time.
Support implementation of positive behavior reinforcement programs in educational settings.
Serve as a liaison among schools, families, and external support services to coordinate care.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.