Behavior Specialist

Old Colony YMCA • Plymouth, MA

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About The Position

The Behavior Specialist will provide direct services, including crisis support for behaviors and stakeholder triage as needed. This role involves training direct care staff, collaborating with families, educators, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure consistency across settings, and serving as a liaison between YMCA programs and school-based or other teams working with children and families. The specialist will also work in collaboration with YMCA social workers/SEL team, collect and analyze behavioral data to inform interventions and program decisions, and maintain compliance with ethical guidelines and YMCA policies. Responsibilities include attending team meetings, trainings, and family consultations, as well as providing consultation and coaching to program staff on implementing behavior strategies and supports.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2-5 years of experience working with children and youth with developmental, behavioral, or learning differences.
• Knowledge of ABA principles, positive behavior supports, and inclusive practices.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based, child-centered environment.
• Must pass EEC background checks and meet YMCA child protection standards.

Nice To Haves

• BCBA preferred but not required.
• Experience working with trauma informed practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis support with behaviors, as needed, and triage with stakeholders.
• Train direct care staff, as needed.
• Collaborate with families, educators, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure consistency across settings.
• Serve as a liaison between YMCA program and the school based and other teams working with children and families.
• Work in collaboration with the YMCA social workers/SEL team.
• Collect, analyze, and report behavioral data to inform interventions and program decisions.
• Maintain compliance with ethical guidelines and YMCA policies.
• Attend team meetings, trainings, and family consultations as scheduled.
• Provide consultation and coaching to program staff on implementing behavior strategies and supports.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level