Behavior Specialist - Pinellas School Age Programs

YMCA of the Suncoast•Clearwater, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavior Specialist works collaboratively with children, staff, families, and school district staff to support individual participants who present challenging behaviors in youth programs, including summer camp, before and after care, and Kids Zones. The specialist identifies areas of need and develops plans that create successful opportunities for youth and provide training and coaching for staff. The role provides early intervention and onsite support, collaborates with program staff and community partners, and offers staff development, behavior-strategy modeling, and parent support and community-service resources. The specialist also contributes to YMCA community engagement, fundraising and mission advancement, and the school age team's objectives. The position requires professionalism, accountability, ethical conduct, relationship-based behavior, and the ability to model and promote SMART behavior.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
At least 2 years of experience working with children required.
Meet YMCA of the Suncoast driving criteria.
CPR/First Aid certification required.
Strong communication, written, verbal, and presentation skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to multitask and manage and cultivate relationships.
High level of emotional maturity.
Ability to stand or sit for extended periods and remain outdoors for extended periods.
Ability to squat, stoop, or bend into awkward positions and lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to visually and auditorily observe staff, volunteers, and members.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in a related field, such as Psychology or Special Education.

Responsibilities

Provide early intervention when deemed necessary.
Provide onsite support and collaborate with onsite staff, school personnel, families, and other early childhood agencies, as appropriate.
Provide staff development opportunities and model effective behavior-management strategies.
Provide parent support and resources for community services.
Work closely with the Director of Training & Support to provide updates on referred children.
Help create a nurturing and safe environment by reporting suspicious activity that may lead to child abuse or violate the code of conduct.
Represent and promote the YMCA in the local community and develop positive working relationships with organizations, businesses, and governmental entities.
Promote and communicate YMCA objectives and programs through public communication media.
Participate actively in schools, school districts, community organizations, and community events.
Use storytelling to advance the YMCA's mission and cause.
Participate in Annual Campaign efforts and branch special events for fundraising or mission advancement.
Serve as a member of the school age team and support YMCA association objectives.
Teach, role model, and promote SMART behavior; support GPS initiatives and advance Youth Development, Healthy Living, Volunteerism, and Philanthropy.
Apply YMCA Team Leader competencies, including communication, developing others, project management, relationship-building, quality results, and emotional maturity.