Behavioral Health Assistant Columbia Child Development Program · Berwick, PA Posted today

QuickCruit; Berwick, Northern (Columbia County, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

QuickCruit in the United States is seeking a Behavioral Health Assistant to support young children’s social–emotional development in a classroom setting. You will work with staff to implement PBIS strategies, provide one-on-one behavioral support, and help create a positive, nurturing environment where every child can learn and thrive.

The role emphasizes collaboration, confidentiality, punctuality, and dependable teamwork.

Qualifications

• Passion for early childhood development and behavioral support.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Consistent punctuality and dependability.

Responsibilities

• Support children’s social–emotional development using PBIS techniques.
• Plan and lead PBIS activities to teach emotional regulation and positive interactions.
• Provide one-on-one behavioral support to children displaying challenging behaviors.
• Collaborate with classroom staff to develop and implement individualized behavior plans.
• Attend PBIS staff meetings, trainings, and monthly team meetings.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding children and families.
• Keep PBIS materials organized and inventoried.
• Communicate regularly with the Mental Health Manager.
• Serve as a positive advocate for Head Start in the community.

Skills

PBIS techniques

Emotional regulation

Problem-solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Organization

Early childhood development

Advocacy

Job description

Are you passionate about helping young children build strong social–emotional skills? Do you enjoy being part of a team that makes a lasting difference in children’s lives? If so, we’d love to have you on our team as a Behavioral Health Assistant! In this role, you’ll be a key part of the classroom environment—supporting children, collaborating with staff, and helping create a positive, nurturing space where every child can learn and thrive.

• Support children’s social–emotional development by using Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) techniques.
• Plan and lead PBIS-based activities that help children learn skills like emotional regulation, problem-solving, and positive interactions.
• Provide one-on-one behavioral support to children displaying challenging behaviors.
• Collaborate with classroom staff to develop and implement individualized behavior plans.
• Participate in weekly team meetings to review progress and identify new strategies to support children’s success.
• Attend PBIS staff meetings, trainings, and monthly team meetings.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding children and families.
• Keep PBIS materials and equipment organized and inventoried.
• Communicate regularly with the Mental Health Manager.
• Serve as a positive advocate for Head Start in the community.
• A passion for early childhood development and behavioral support.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Consistent punctuality and dependability.
• Commitment to Head Start’s goals,…