Behavior Assistant

Centro de la Familia de Utah; Alamosa (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Centro de la Familia de Utah is seeking a Behavior Assistant to support children’s social, emotional, and behavioral development within a nurturing learning environment. You will collaborate with the Behavior Specialist to implement targeted strategies and document services, ensuring consistent program delivery and progress for each child.

The role requires a high school diploma with eligibility to earn RBT certification within four weeks of hire, plus experience with young children.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; RBT certification or eligible within four weeks of hire.
• Experience with young children (0-5) in educational or mental health settings.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred; background checks required.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel across centers.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Behavior Specialist to implement program-wide and child-specific strategies and procedures.
• Support teachers with consistent and accurate implementation of strategies through reflective practices.
• Maintain accurate documentation of mental health services for children.
• Provide training on program-wide and child-specific strategies and procedures.
• Complete a minimum of 15 clock hours of professional development per year.
• Other duties as designed.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Trauma-informed care

Social-emotional development

Crisis management

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

RBT Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office (Office 365/Teams/SharePoint)

Job description

Overview

If you're passionate about supporting children’s social, emotional, and behavioral development and making a meaningful difference in their lives, we have a special opportunity for you. We're seeking a dedicated

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Overview If you're passionate about supporting children’s social, emotional, and behavioral development and making a meaningful difference in their lives, we have a special opportunity for you. We're seeking a dedicated Behavior Assistant to join our team and provide individualized support that helps children build positive behaviors, develop essential skills, and thrive in a nurturing learning environment.

Key areas of responsibility

• Partner with the Behavior Specialist to implement program-wide and child-specific strategies and procedures.
• Use reflective practices to support teachers in the consistent and accurate implementation of program-wide and child-specific strategies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate documentation of mental health services for children.
• Provide training on program-wide and child-specific strategies and procedures.
• Complete a minimum of 15 clock hours of professional development per year.
• Other duties as designed.

Requirements

Qualifications

• A minimum of a high school diploma. RBT Certification (Registered Behavior Technician) or ability to earn certification within four weeks of hire.
• Experience working with young children (0-5) in educational or mental health settings.
• Strengths-based, non-punitive approach to behavior. Knowledge of social-emotional development and trauma-informed care.
• Bilingual English Spanish preferred. Pass a criminal history, background, and sex offender registry check. A driver’s license, auto insurance, reliable transportation, and a safe driving record. Complete an employment physical exam.
• Be available to travel to centers throughout the service area and agency. Be available to occasionally work evenings and weekends as required.

Competencies

• Use of Microsoft Office software suite (e.g., Office 365, Teams, Sharepoint).
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage time and resources efficiently.
• Ability to collect and interpret behavioral data
• Strong intrapersonal skills, including self-awareness, emotional regulation, professional presence, and enthusiasm.
• Ability to manage crises and support de-escalation
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build positive, strengths-based relationships that are culturally responsive and trauma-informed.
• Strong interpersonal, coaching, and team-building skills.
• Ability to support children, families, and staff from diverse cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.

Salary Description

18.42-23.95