Behavioral Support Specialist

Child Focus Inc•Cincinnati, OH

3d•$23•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavior Support Specialist is responsible for assisting the Teacher and Assistant Teacher with challenging behaviors, using early childhood trauma-informed support and practices in the classroom. This role works cooperatively with the Behavior Support Team, providing one-on-one classroom support to children across the Clermont County area. The position is seasonal and full-time, with orientation scheduled for July 27th-29th and a tentative start date for full-time hours on August 14th.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field.
Must be able to pass a background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screening before start date.

Nice To Haves

LSW, RA, OCPSA license preferred.
Two years’ experience with children ages birth to five preferred.
Experience working with challenging behaviors, providing individualized support and understanding of behavior management techniques preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide hands-on support in classrooms when there significant behavioral or social-emotional concerns when they are identified, using trauma-informed practices and Conscious Discipline strategies.
Attend team meetings with parents, teachers and ECMHT to create an intervention plan, and follow up with staff and parents as needed under the direction of the Behavior Support Coach.
Collaborates with the Behavior Support Coach to develop behavior strategies to address concerns.
Attend specialized professional development to continue improving skills related to the position and to increase program quality, especially in the areas of trauma-informed practice, Conscious Discipline, and social-emotional development.

Benefits

Great work life balance
Flexible work schedules
Growth and advancement opportunities
Leadership committed to promoting from within
Personal and professional value in the work they do to support children, families and adults
Employees are highly engaged
Free continuing education and clinical supervision for licensed employees
Child Focus financially supports employee’s professional development
Competitive Salaries
Bonus Opportunities (sign on, referral, mid-year, and annual performance bonuses)
Comprehensive medical, vision, dental insurance and EAP program
Health Savings and Flex Spending account options with agency match
Generous paid time off
Extended Illness benefits
403(b) retirement plan with generous employer match
Federal Student Loan Forgiveness program eligibility
Tuition reimbursement
Paid Apprenticeships and Internships
On-site childcare with employee discount
Employee wellness benefits