Behavior Specialist, MPTN Child Development Center

TVCCA - Thames Valley Council for Community Action, Inc. • Ledyard, CT

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Behavior Specialist is responsible for providing behavioral strategies to strengthen children's social-emotional skills and improve their ability to learn. This role also involves providing support and coaching to families and staff working with these children, utilizing developmentally appropriate practices. The specialist will collaborate with families and staff to refer, develop, and implement individual behavior plans, and make referrals to outside agencies as needed. Coordination with the Early Childhood Services Manager and paraprofessionals is also a key part of this role. The specialist will work with families in their home environment to support the implementation of individual behavior plans and assist teaching staff in establishing and maintaining positive relationships with children and families. Additionally, the role requires monitoring, collecting, and analyzing data to assess the effectiveness of social-emotional/behavioral health practices, and participating in assigned meetings and trainings. A compassionate and understanding approach to the needs of children and families from all backgrounds is essential.

Requirements

• Must have compassion and understanding for the needs of children and families from all backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

• Members of federally recognized tribes receive preference in hiring.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral strategies to strengthen children's social-emotional skills and improve their ability to learn.
• Provide support and coaching to families and staff working with children.
• Collaborate with families and staff to refer, develop, and implement individual behavior plans.
• Make referrals to outside agencies as necessary.
• Coordinate with the Early Childhood Services Manager and paraprofessionals.
• Work with families in the home environment to support the implementation of individual behavior plans.
• Support teaching staff in the establishment and maintenance of positive and productive relationships with children and families.
• Monitor, collect, and analyze data to evaluate the effectiveness of social-emotional/behavioral health practices.
• Participate in meetings and trainings as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed