Behavioral Support Specialist - Part time
About The Position
The Behavioral Support Specialist - Part Time provides interventions to PrimeTime staff to help all children achieve their fullest potential while in the program. This position includes effective behavioral health management and strategies through observations, interventions, groups, training, curriculum development and reflective practice of the child, family, staff and environment. This position is responsible for integrating best practices throughout PrimeTime. The position reports to the Behavioral Support Program Manager. The Behavioral Support Specialist will provide services to students as assigned by the Behavioral Support Program Manager. Students will be referred by PrimeTime sites.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree and minimum of 3 years of behavior management experience working with young children ages 4-12
- Valid TB test results (required every 4 years) upon hire
- Valid First Aid and CPR certification upon hire
- Ability to travel throughout the county with the flexibility required to meet job duties
Nice To Haves
- Preference given to applicants that have experience as a Behavior Specialist with an emphasis on social emotional well-being
- Bilingual (Spanish) preferred
- Experience with the reflective practice process
- Experience facilitating social interaction in group settings
Responsibilities
- Responsible for providing ongoing training and technical assistance to all child care staff, consistent with PrimeTime policies and procedures as well as SDUSD policy, that builds staff capacity to provide effective classroom behavioral interventions
- Responsible for developing and implementing positive behavior plans by utilizing relationship and strength based, developmental and Social Emotional Learning philosophy and tools.
- Responsible for facilitating behavioral support through the active involvement of the team including student, staff and their families
- Apply techniques to avoid crisis, manage crisis, and effectively intervene in a crisis
- Responsible for ensuring that behavioral interventions are consistent with other existing plans including Individual Education Plans (IEP’s)
Benefits
- Part Time benefits include voluntary benefits, a 403b retirement plan plus match, and CA Paid Sick Leave in addition to hands-on training, virtual courses, and live presentations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
