Behavior & Inclusion Coach for Youth Programs

Greater Austin YMCA; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Greater Austin YMCA is seeking a Behavior Specialist to lead behavior support across afterschool, summer camps, and early learning programs. You will coach staff, develop proactive plans, and collaborate with families and schools to promote positive youth development.

The role focuses on inclusive environments, trauma-informed approaches, and data-driven improvement, with responsibilities ranging from training to creating individualized plans and coordinating community resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Child Development, Special Education, or related field required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience working with children and youth in educational, afterschool, camp, or behavioral health settings.
• Experience developing and implementing behavior intervention plans.
• Experience coaching adults and facilitating training.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement behavior support strategies and individualized behavior plans.
• Provide coaching, training, and ongoing support to staff to strengthen behavior management practices.
• Collaborate with families, school personnel, and community resources to address behavioral concerns.
• Analyze behavior and incident data, monitor program quality, and implement continuous improvement strategies.
• Conduct observations and assessments of program environments and student behaviors.
• Create individualized behavior support plans in collaboration with families and school personnel.
• Assist staff in identifying root causes of behavior and implementing preventative interventions.
• Support crisis intervention and de-escalation efforts when needed.
• Monitor implementation and effectiveness of behavior support plans.
• Provide ongoing coaching to staff.

Skills

Coaching

Training delivery

Trauma-informed

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education/Related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Greater Austin YMCA is seeking a Behavior Specialist to lead behavior support across afterschool, summer camps, and early learning programs. You will coach staff, develop proactive plans, and collaborate with families and schools to promote positive youth development.

The role focuses on inclusive environments, trauma-informed approaches, and data-driven improvement, with responsibilities ranging from training to creating individualized plans and coordinating community resources.