Behavior Coach- PT

Safe Children Coalition, Inc.; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks PTO

12 paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development

Health Benefits

401(k) with 3% company match

Job summary

Safe Children Coalition, Inc. is seeking a passionate Behavior Coach to join our youth-care team. In this role, you will address safety, supervision, and behavior modification for residents, helping them excel in various aspects of life.

The position offers opportunities for growth, a comprehensive benefits package including health benefits, PTO, and a retirement plan. Candidates should have a high school diploma and preferably experience working with at-risk youth.

Qualifications

• Experience working with at-risk youth preferred.
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications or must obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Possess a Florida driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provides awake supervision for residents to ensure safety.
• Maintains a structured and orderly program according to schedule.
• Guides residents in activities including life skills and homework.
• Prevents resident altercations through behavior modification techniques.
• Completes accurate documentation in a timely manner.

Skills

Relationship building

Behavior modification

Effective communication

Role modeling

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

Join Our Team and Make a Difference! Are you passionate about building relationships, communicating effectively and fostering a positive attitude? The Safe Children Coalition is looking for a Behavior Coach to work on a youth‑care team to address safety, supervision, instruction, practical care, behavior modification, and role modeling for residents. You will assist with implementation of service plans and help create a residential environment that ensures public safety while motivating residents to excel behaviorally, academically, socially, and physically.

Purpose of the Role

As a Behavior Coach, you will work on a youth‑care team to address safety, supervision, instruction, practical care, behavior modification, and role modeling for residents. You will assist with the implementation of service plans and help create a residential environment that ensures public safety while motivating residents to excel behaviorally, academically, socially, and physically.

What You’ll Do

• Provides awake supervision for residents to ensure safety and monitor behavior (including meals).
• Maintains a structured, consistent, orderly program according to schedule.
• Adheres to and enforces program rules and policies and applies behavior management system.
• Guides residents, teaches, and participates with residents in an assortment of activities including outings, facility and equipment cleaning, grounds maintenance, equipment relocation, life skills, homework, time management, meal preparation, and other events.
• Participates in Adventure‑Based Counseling (ABC) activities, as applicable.
• Serves as a positive role model for residents.
• Prevents resident altercations and elopements through early intervention and use of behavior modification techniques.
• Completes accurate, legible documentation in a timely manner.
• Implements and documents BHOS interventions/activities/responses as appropriate.
• Meets with residents on a regular basis to discuss, plan, evaluate, and give feedback regarding goal progress, address behavior and/or attitude problems.
• Maintains cleanliness of facility and campus.
• Transports residents as necessary, according to Association policies on transportation of Clients.
• Attends staff meetings and Case Reviews as needed.
• Meets annual training requirements established by Department of Juvenile Justice Standards, if applicable.

Why Join Us?

Be Part of a Mission‑Driven Team: Knowledge in planning, coordination and proper procedures/protocols.

Make a Real Difference: Your work will help strengthen organizational effectiveness.

Growth Opportunities: Expand your skills and advance your career in a supportive environment.

A Comprehensive Benefits Package

5 weeks of PTO accruals available during the first year of employment.

12 paid holidays.

Employee Assistance Program ("EAP").

Professional Development.

Health Benefits With Shared Premium Contributions: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short‑term disability, Long‑term disability.

401(k) retirement – 3% company match.

Requirements

Education and Experience: Minimum high school graduate/equivalent or has attained a higher level of education. Experience working with at‑risk youth preferred.

Other Minimum Requirements: Current CPR and First Aid certifications or obtain within 30 days of hire. Possess a Florida driver's license and meet the authorized driver qualifications as set forth by the Association and its insurance carrier. To maintain employment staff must work a minimum of 1 shift every 30 days. Exception requires approval of management.