Behavioral Intervention Coach

Nemcsa • Onaway, MI

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About The Position

The Behavioral Intervention Coach partners with teachers, families, and support staff to promote positive behaviors and social-emotional development for children. The role involves observing children and classrooms, identifying behavioral and social-emotional needs, and collaborating with others to develop and implement behavior support plans. The coach also supports referrals to additional services, provides training and resources for classroom behavior management, monitors progress, offers follow-up coaching, maintains documentation, and participates in team meetings to coordinate services.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in a mental health or social work field and two years of experience serving young children and their families; alternatively, a bachelor's degree with a ZA endorsement, a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood—General and Special Education with a ZS endorsement, or a bachelor's degree in Child Development/Early Childhood Education with a major and specialization in preschool teaching.
• Reliable transportation and a valid Michigan driver's license.
• Pass the required State of Michigan fingerprint-based background check and provide acceptable identification for fingerprinting.
• Passion for helping children develop the skills they need to succeed.

Nice To Haves

• A master's degree in a mental health or social work field with one year of experience in the examination, evaluation, and treatment of minors and their families.
• Licensed or certified in psychiatry, psychology, family counseling, social work, or mental health counseling, including infant mental health.

Responsibilities

• Provide coaching and consultation to teachers on behavior support strategies.
• Observe children and classrooms to identify behavioral and social-emotional needs.
• Collaborate with families and staff to develop and implement behavior support plans.
• Support referrals and connections to additional services when needed.
• Deliver training and resources to strengthen classroom behavior management practices.
• Monitor progress and provide follow-up coaching to support successful outcomes.
• Maintain accurate documentation and participate in team meetings to coordinate services.
• Complete TPOT Reliability within one year of hire and maintain the updated credential.

Benefits

• Medical/Rx, vision, and dental insurance with employee coverage at no cost.
• Generous employer 401(k) contributions.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Work flexibility whenever possible.
• 10+ paid holidays each year, generous vacation time, and sick leave benefits.
• Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

What This Job Offers

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