Behavior Coach - Early Childhood

Eliot Community Human Services • Malden, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Eliot is seeking a dedicated Behavior Coach for its Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation Program, which supports children with developmental delays or disabilities in the Everett, Malden, and Medford area. The multidisciplinary team provides community-based therapeutic interventions using a coaching model with parents and caregivers. The Behavior Coach collaborates with early education and out-of-school programs and families to address children's social-emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs. The role uses observations, assessment tools, and family meetings to guide early interventions and promote healthy development.

This is a community outreach position with offices in Lawrence and Malden; the employee may use either office and must travel in the Northeast region of Massachusetts. The schedule is Monday through Friday, either 9 a.m.–5 p.m. or 8 a.m.–4 p.m., for 40 hours per week. The hourly rate is $22.59.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or a related field.
• Experience working with young children with challenging behaviors and/or mental health issues.
• Valid Massachusetts Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with childcare programs and families.
• Provide on-site behavior coaching at childcare programs and family child care homes for young children with challenging behaviors.
• Support and model behavior management strategies.
• Provide support, training, and resources regarding classroom management techniques.
• Assist in developing and implementing individual behavior support plans.
• Collaborate with early education and out-of-school programs and families to address children's social-emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs.
• Use observations, assessment tools, and family meetings to guide early interventions and promote healthy development.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for benefit-eligible positions.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Discounted fitness services and access to childcare resources.
• Company-paid life and accidental death insurance.
• Ongoing training, career advancement programs, tuition reimbursement, and leadership development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level