Behavioral Support Specialist

Behavioral Support SpecialistThe Behavioral Support Specialist 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, primarily for Universal Transitional Kindergarten (UTK- ages 4-5) and children with special needs (i.e I/DD), 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.Essential FunctionsEnsure all student behavior plans, IEP’s and Transitional Behavioral Plans and other required documentation are completed within a specified timelineFacilitate SEL groups including, but not limited to, UTK and special needs youthPrepare and provide training and technical assistance for PrimeTime sitesDevelop procedures and training materials for staff involved with students with challenging behaviors for the purpose of enhancing programs for students and ensuring that program operations are in compliance with established guidelinesReport issues and concerns to the Program Managers and Assistant Program ManagersJob ComplexityResponsible 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 including UTK and children with special needsResponsible for providing quarterly reflective practice related to behavioral health intervention to the Site Directors through ongoing individual and group meetingsResponsible for developing trainings in collaboration with Training Continuum Committee to ensure trainings reflect agency core values and initiativesProvide behavioral health services; assessments, behavioral plans, and interventions to familiesResponsible for developing and implementing positive behavior plans by utilizing relationship and strength based, developmental and Social Emotional Learning philosophy and toolsSupport positive behavior and social interactions for students, staff and their familiesResponsible for facilitating behavioral support through the active involvement of the team including student, staff and their familiesImplement and maintain policies and procedures utilizing Social Emotional Learning StandardsSupport the families and community through quality services and established community collaborationsResponsible for developing and maintaining a list of developmental and other community based resources available to staff and familiesApply techniques to avoid crisis, manage crisis, and effectively intervene in a crisisResponsible for ensuring that behavioral interventions are consistent with other existing plans including Individual Education Plans (IEP’s)Attend required staff meetings and trainingsWork effectively across all program service areas for Agency wide effective communication and operationsUnder HR’s direction will participate in preparing and reviewing in any legal related mattersStaff SupervisionNoneCommunicationMaintain a high level of professionalism when interacting with children, staff, and their familiesPrepare and present professional presentations tailored to meet the needs of the audienceFacilitate positive communication through strength based and solution focused approachesBuild positive relationships with Program Managers and their teamsAgency LeadershipConduct work within the context of the Agency mission, vision, core values and initiativesRepresent Harmonium in a positive and professional manner and set an example for staffDecision MakingParticipate in the decision making process regarding fiscal and programmatic mattersApply Harmonium and program policies, guidelines, SDUSD policy and Title 22 Regulations when making decisionsMinimum CompetenciesEducation & ExperienceBachelor’s Degree and minimum of 3 years of behavior management experience working with young children ages 4-12Preference given to applicants that have experience as a Behavior Specialist with an emphasis on social emotional well-beingBilingual preferredExperience with the reflective practice processExperience facilitating social interaction in group settingsKnowledge, Skills & AbilitySolid understanding of childhood developmentAbility to communicate effectively in written and oral form using positive interpersonal skillsAbility to develop and implement behavior and positive support plansExperience with UTK and/or ABA servicesAdditional Employment Requirements Required Upon HireMust be 18 years of age or olderValid CA driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle with active insuranceMust receive Fingerprint Clearance upon hire (paid by Harmonium)Valid TB test results (required every 4 years)Valid First Aid and CPR certificationPhysical RequirementsOccasional twisting, pushing, pulling, reaching above and below the shoulderAbility to frequently stand, walk, sit, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and move throughout indoor and outdoor program environments.Ability to transition frequently between standing and floor-level positions when supporting or interacting with children.Ability to move quickly and respond promptly to behavioral, safety, or emergency situations involving children.Ability to perform physical interventions or approved behavioral support techniques when appropriately trained and when necessary to protect the safety of a child or others.Ability to lift and carry up to fifty poundsHigh energy needed with the ability to balance multiple high-stress tasksAbility to work in a noisy indoor and outdoors environmentTravel throughout San Diego CountyReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions