Behavioral Coach: Shape Kids’ Day & Grow Your Career

Shodair-Children; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Shodair-Children in Helena, MT is seeking a dedicated Behavioral Coach for our school-based day treatment program. You will support students with classroom activities and therapeutic assignments, while collaborating with teachers and therapists to help kids learn skills and feel valued.

This role follows school hours, offers weekday schedules with evenings and weekends free, and includes training in crisis intervention and related practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; college coursework is a plus.
• At least 2 years working with youth with emotional or behavioral challenges.
• Patience, compassion and a sense of humor.
• A team-first attitude and clear communication with people of all backgrounds.
• Calm under pressure and good judgment in tough moments.
• Willingness to complete Medication Aide training after hire.
• A valid driver's license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support students in classroom activities, therapeutic assignments and educational programming.
• Model and teach classroom skills, manners, social skills and safe ways to express feelings.
• Redirect behavior with patience and therapeutic communication, and keep the classroom safe using non-violent crisis intervention techniques.
• Follow each student's individualized treatment and intervention plan.
• Observe and document student behavior, then share updates with the whole team.
• Partner with therapists, teachers, parents and outside providers on each student's progress, and help schedule appointments with guardians.
• Join classroom meetings and team debriefs.
• Help lead summer programming, including field trips, and drive the van for pick-up and drop-off as needed.
• Give school-time medications to students after completing Medication Aide training.
• Complete charting and documentation in our electronic medical record on time.

Skills

Patience

Compassion

Sense of humor

Team-first attitude

Clear communication

Calm under pressure

Energy to keep up with kids

Good judgment

Willingness to train

Education

High school diploma or GED

College coursework is a plus

Job description

Shodair-Children in Helena, MT is seeking a dedicated Behavioral Coach for our school-based day treatment program. You will support students with classroom activities and therapeutic assignments, while collaborating with teachers and therapists to help kids learn skills and feel valued.

This role follows school hours, offers weekday schedules with evenings and weekends free, and includes training in crisis intervention and related practices.