Behavior Coach

Intermountain Centers•Tempe, AZ

About The Position

The Behavior Coach provides intensive, direct support to families with children considered at risk by developing individualized programming. Services are delivered in homes, schools, and community settings and are guided by positive behavior support principles and needs identified by the Child and Family Team (CFT), family, and school. The role supports children and adolescents in developing positive behavioral strategies that can improve social, emotional, and academic success. The Behavior Coach works with children, families, and CFT teams to create and implement individualized behavior intervention plans, manage a client caseload, review service plans, and maintain chart compliance. The position requires at least 30 hours of face-to-face direct support services to enrolled clients. Driving is required to meet clients in the community and accommodate their availability. The Behavior Coach also provides transportation when determined by the family’s CFT and service plan, crisis intervention and stabilization as needed, and coaching and support in educational settings. The role includes required meetings, training, supervision, documentation, and billing responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and 4 years of experience working with children with a mental health diagnosis; or an associate’s degree and 2 years of such experience; or a bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health-related field.
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 5-panel drug screen.
Driving is required.

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 created by the Child and Family Team.
Help children and families identify strengths and needs, access support, and collaborate with other departments and professional agencies.
Provide a minimum of 30 hours of face-to-face direct support services to enrolled clients.
Drive to meet clients in the community and accommodate client availability.
Manage the client caseload, review service plans, and address out-of-compliance clients.
Help families develop social and natural support networks using community resources.
Introduce parents to alternative parenting techniques, including positive behavioral support.
Provide CFTs and education providers with feedback about client progress, interventions, and barriers to progress.
Provide transportation to children and families when determined by the family’s CFT and service plan.
Provide crisis intervention and stabilization support as needed.
Attend scheduled department and agency meetings.
Attend required agency training and one-to-one coaching supervision as assigned by the supervisor.
Follow the agency’s approved administrative time requirements.
Assess the work area for non-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 client status updates and new interventions.
Complete monthly reports and distribute them to the CFT 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 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.