Behavioral Consultant

RIVER VALLEY CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES INC • Huntington, WV

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

River Valley Child Development Services is seeking a Behavioral Consultant to provide consultation, professional development, and appropriate resources to early childhood providers regarding social/emotional development, associated behaviors, and positive guidance. This full-time, non-exempt position is based at the Huntington Main Office in Huntington, WV.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in special education, early childhood special education, child development, psychology, counseling or a behavioral science related degree.
• Special training or experience in assessing child behavior and developing intervention plans.
• 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

• This position may be eligible to work remotely up to two days per week following a successful 90-day review.

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.
• Remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time.
• 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