Behavioral Consultant

RIVER VALLEY CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES INC • Huntington, WV

5d • $22 - $24 • Hybrid

About The Position

Provide consultation, professional development, and appropriate resources to early childhood providers regarding social/emotional development, associated behaviors, and positive guidance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or certification in relevant special needs field
• 3-5 years of professional, paid, and documented work experience in relevant field
• Abide by all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, and policies related to the program and relevant grants.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Utilize technology to enter, retrieve, and process information and communicate electronically.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Work collaboratively.
• Successfully clearing the background check process, which may include: criminal background check, education verification, references, drug testing, motor vehicle records, sex offender registry, Child Protective Services check, and federal grants debarred list.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Adhere to the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Code of Ethics.
• Maintain STARS career pathway enrollment and STARS trainer credential.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with children with a disability, knowledge of special education and disability regulations, resources, and services
• Knowledge and expertise in early childhood behavior and mental health issues
• Experience in consultative role to community settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional development and consultation for childcare providers.
• Provide positive strategies and materials to support caregivers regarding developmentally appropriate guidance.
• Develop relationships with and link children with social/emotional needs to appropriate resources and community agencies.
• Traverse various terrain to access visitation sites.
• Compile and submit reports within established timelines.
• Respond to any inquiries within a timely manner.
• Participate in all required committees, conferences, meetings and training relevant to the program and or the agency.
• Participate in ongoing monitoring and continuous improvement activities.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

What This Job Offers

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