Behavior Specialist

The National Council of Young Men’s Christian Associations of the United States of America; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Council of Young Men’s Christian Associations of the United States of America is seeking a Behavior Specialist to serve as the department's subject matter expert in behavior support. This role partners with program staff, families, schools, and community partners to develop proactive behavior support systems that promote student success and staff confidence.

You will provide coaching, consultation, training, and intervention support across afterschool, summer camp, and early

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Child Development, Special Education, or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 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

• Serve as the department's subject matter expert in behavior support, social-emotional development, and inclusion practices.
• Provide coaching, consultation, training, and intervention support across afterschool, summer camp, and early learning programs.
• Collaborate with program staff, families, schools, and community partners to promote student success and staff confidence.
• Support safe, inclusive, and welcoming environments for diverse behavioral, emotional, developmental, and social needs.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Child Development, Special Education, or related field

Master's degree

Job description

Why Your Role Matters

The Behavior Specialist serves as the department's subject matter expert in behavior support, social-emotional development, and inclusion practices. This position works directly with program staff, families, schools, and community partners to develop proactive behavior support systems that promote student success and staff confidence. The Behavior Specialist provides coaching, consultation, training, and intervention support across afterschool, summer camp, and early learning programs. The position focuses on building staff capacity to effectively support children with diverse behavioral, emotional, developmental, and social needs while ensuring safe, inclusive, and welcoming environments.

What You Bring to the Y

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Child Development, Special Education, or related field required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 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.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• TBRI Practitioner Certification.
• Experience with Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS).
• Knowledge of special education and Section 504 accommodations.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Ensure Accountability: Hold yourself and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Collaborate: Build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Communicate Effectively: Clearly convey ideas, instructions, and information in both verbal and written forms, adjusting messaging to suit different audiences and ensuring understanding.
• Foster Belonging: Recognize the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
• Problem Solving:Assess situations, solve problems, andtake action.
• Build Effective & Inclusive Teams: Build strong identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
• Plan & Align: Plan and prioritize work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.