Behavioral Consultant

River Valley Child Development Services; Parkersburg (WV); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

River Valley Child Development Services in Parkersburg, WV, seeks a Behavioral Consultant to provide consultation, professional development, and resources to early childhood providers on social-emotional development and behavior management.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a relevant field, non-exempt status, and the ability to travel. Travel and flexible scheduling, including occasional evenings and weekends, are involved.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field (special education, early childhood special education, child development, psychology, counseling or behavioral science).
• Special training or experience in assessing child behavior and developing intervention plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional development and consultation for childcare providers.
• Provide positive strategies and materials to support caregivers regarding developmentally appropriate guidance.
• Develop relationships with and link children with social/emotional needs to appropriate resources and community agencies.
• Traverse various terrain to access visitation sites.
• Remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Organization

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Master’s degree (special education / early childhood / psychology / counseling / behavioral science)

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Parkersburg Office - Parkersburg, WV 26104

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Master's Degree

Salary Range: $22.28 - $24.26

Job Shift: Day

River Valley Child Development Services

Providing quality services and support to children, families, and the early childhood community.

Title: Behavioral Consultant

Program: CCR&R

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Worksite: TBD

Classification: Full-time

Reports to: Professional Development Team Supervisor

Position Summary

Provide consultation, professional development, and appropriate resources to early childhood providers regarding social/emotional development, associated behaviors, and positive guidance.

Essential Functions

• Provide professional development and consultation for childcare providers.
• Provide positive strategies and materials to support caregivers regarding developmentally appropriate guidance.
• Develop relationships with and link children with social/emotional needs to appropriate resources and community agencies.
• Traverse various terrain to access visitation sites.
• Remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time.

Marginal Functions

• Compile and submit reports within established timelines.
• Respond to any inquiries within a timely manner.
• Participate in all required committees, conferences, meetings and training relevant to the program and or the agency.
• Participate in ongoing monitoring and continuous improvement activities.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Skills, Abilities, & Knowledge

• Abide by all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, and policies related to the program and relevant grants.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Utilize technology to enter, retrieve, and process information and communicate electronically.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Work collaboratively.

Education

• Required: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in special education, early childhood special education, child development, psychology, counseling or a behavioral science related degree.

Experience

• Required: Special training or experience in assessing child behavior and developing intervention plans.

Employment Conditions

• Successfully clearing the background check process, which may include: criminal background check, education verification, references, drug testing, motor vehicle records, sex offender registry, Child Protective Services check, and federal grants debarred list.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Able to travel extensively; requires the need for flexible scheduling, including occasional evenings and weekends.
• Adhere to the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Code of Ethics.
• Maintain STARS career pathway enrollment and STARS trainer credential.
• Business casual apparel.

Environmental Conditions

• Indoors in a normal office environment with little exposure to temperature changes at least fifty percent (50%) of the time.
• Prolonged sitting at a desk viewing a computer screen and keyboard typing.
• Frequent face-to-face, electronic, and virtual interactions with internal and external customers.
• Frequently work at a fast pace with unscheduled interruptions.
• Public contact position.
• This position may be eligible to work remotely up to two days per week following a successful 90-day review.

Physical Demands

• Mobility within the office including movement from floor to floor.
• Access information using a computer.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds at times.

ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Disclaimers and Statements

RVCDS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

RVCDS has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and marginal duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee’s ability to perform the position as described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and RVCDS reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as RVCDS may deem appropriate.