Behavior Specialist

Lapoderosa; Pine Island (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization is seeking a Behavior Specialist to work with boys in a residential program. The role involves mentoring, developing behavioral goals, and providing support in both residential and school settings. Ideal candidates are relatable young males who can engage with boys during critical life stages.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Vacation

Retirement after first year

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree with no specific major.
• Must have a Florida's Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Supervise boys and respond to behaviors as prescribed.
• Develop individualized behavioral goals with House Parents.
• Facilitate groups and Bible Study.

Skills

Mentorship

Behavioral Support

Computer Literacy

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Sheridan House Family Ministries
Davie, Florida, United States

Date Posted: 05/16/2025

Categories: Church/Ministry - Counseling - Social Services

Sheridan House Family Ministries is seeking a Behavior Specialist to work in the Residential Program. The Behavior Specialist works with boys 6th - 10th grade who are experiencing difficulties at home, or school, or both. The Behavior Specialist works alongside House Parents in a house with up to 9 boys. The role is gender-specific to the population, meaning we are seeking a male to work with the boys in the program. Responsibilities include supervising the boys, responding to behaviors as prescribed by the Residential Program, working with the House Parents to develop individualized behavioral goals for each of the residents, facilitating groups and Bible Study with the boys, and meeting with the boys individually as well. The Behavior Specialist also provides behavioral support in the on-campus school, meets with the residents' parents at the end of each week to provide updates on the boys' progress, and tracks the progress for each boy in his house.

This position requires a Bachelor's Degree with no specific major; all training in provided by Sheridan House. Under most circumstances, the Behavior Specialist works Monday through Friday, requiring some evenings and the occasional help with special events on Saturdays. Salary package includes health insurance, paid vacation, and retirement after the first calendar year of employment.

This is a great opportunity to provide mentorship for boys who are in need of positive role models during a critical time period in their lives. Whether it is through playing basketball, fishing, or shooting pool, there are countless ways in which you can come alongside the boys and provide counsel, guidance, encouragement, and tell them about Jesus. Ideally, the Behavior Specialist is a younger male who is easily relatable to by the boys in the program. The position calls for moderate physical activity, including sitting, standing, walking/running, light/moderate lifting, and driving. A Florida's Driver's License is necessary. Computer literacy is required, as daily and weekly note-taking is necessary.

Sheridan House Family Ministries is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping families by partnering with local churches as much as possible. Specifically, Sheridan House operates a Counseling Center, Single Parent Ministry, Boys Residential Program, and produces resources for individuals and families.