Behavioral Specialist

Child Inc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid insurance: medical, dent

Dental, vision, life, disability

Education/training opportunities: aid

Generous paid holiday schedule

401K retirement plan

Job summary

Child Inc in Austin, TX seeks a Behavioral Specialist to support Head Start programs and early childhood services. You will work with families and staff to promote social-emotional development and classroom routines.

The role requires a master's degree in Education, Counseling, or related field and at least 2 years of mental health experience with young children. Excellent collaboration and communication across diverse groups is essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education, Counseling, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years direct experience in a mental health setting.
• Experience formulating and writing assessments and support plans, preferably for young children.

Responsibilities

• Provides hands-on support for children with behaviors that interfere with routines and safety.
• Support teaching staff in planning and implementing curriculum.
• Collaborates with agencies and professionals to coordinate IEP/IFSP and progress reports.
• Develop classroom management practices and appropriate Early Intervention procedures.

Skills

Infant/early childhood mental health

Collaborative relationships

Effective communication

Education

Master's degree in Education or Counseling

Job description

Where your work makes a lasting difference.

If you are seeking a challenge that is highly rewarding on both a personal and professional level; then consider a position with Child Inc where you will contribute to strengthening families and meeting the needs of children. Our employees are passionate about the work they do, in an environment where building success with others is the key to their own success and fulfillment. They are committed to professional excellence, compassionate about the families and individuals served, and supportive of their colleagues and the many volunteers who strengthen our efforts.

• Salary based on position, educational level and experience.
• Employer-paid insurance: medical, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability.
• Optional employee-paid insurance at group rates for additional life and AD&D.
• Education/training opportunities: financial assistance for formal and informal learning.
• Generous paid holiday schedule: comparable to public school calendar.
• Annual and sick leave accrual of one day/month of each.
• Retirement: shared-contribution 401K plans.

Professional Development Opportunities

Child Inc provides ongoing training to ensure that staff is highly qualified and effective in working with young children and their families and encourages efforts toward professional growth in all areas. A mix of seminars, community-led workshops, and formal higher education form the base of our agency’s continuing education program, to which is added an individualized professional development plan.

Child Inc offers a tuition program for approved classes and degree programs, and other assistance is available.

Full Time $65000.00 - $68000 per year Austin, Texas, United States - 78751

Description

Position Purpose

Behavioral Specialist provides classroom behavior support to ensure compliance of Head Start Performance Standards in an environment of continuous program improvement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides hands‑on support for children with behaviors that interfere with their ability to participate comfortably and appropriately in classroom routines and special events or pose a safety or health risk to themselves or others, as identified by the Special Needs Supervisor.
• Support teaching staff in the planning and implementation of curriculum.
• Conduct classroom observations for assigned sites, through visits.
• Conduct individual observations of children referred for suspected behavior or Early Intervention concerns and assist in developing Behavior Intervention Plans when appropriate.
• Utilizes parental information, observation, and teacher reports to model and coach teachers to implement approved behavior techniques within the classroom.
• Collaborates with other agencies and professionals to coordinate the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and document progress in reports to Mental Health Manager.
• Utilizes information from IFSP, IEPs or Behavior Intervention Plans, when applicable, to individualize support strategies for children.
• Develop classroom management practices, support plans, and appropriate Early Intervention procedures for assigned sites, and share strategies and expectations with appropriate staff.
• Complete additional child assessment, communicate findings and help determine next steps, when appropriate.
• Utilizes referral information with children needing further evaluation for services and provides family support through the referral process.
• Participate in relevant meetings.
• Promotes children's mental wellness by providing education on Early Intervention issues.
• Assist with onboarding and professional development of staff and parent education

General Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated understanding of infant and early childhood mental health.
• Demonstrated understanding of differences in mental health services and concepts across cultures.
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with service providers and families.
• Partner with providers as a member of a diverse team.
• Use results of screens and assessments to guide work with families, set goals, and develop individualized plans.
• Refer providers and families to appropriate community services.
• Communicate effectively with diverse groups both verbally and in writing.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have master's degree in Education, Counseling, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years direct experience in a mental health setting.
• Experience formulating and writing assessments and support plans, preferably for young children.

Child Inc operates one Administrative Campus and multiple child development centers all located within Travis County.

The Office of Head Start (OHS), a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children and Families (ACF), provides grants to Child Inc. to provide Head Start and Early Head Start services within Travis County. Child Inc operates one Administrative Campus and multiple child development centers all located within Travis County.

Child Inc.’s procurement procedures are designed to be in full compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including but not limited to 2 CFR § 200.318-326 and 7 CFR § 226.22. Child Inc conducts analyses to avoid the purchase of unnecessary or duplicative items and will consolidate or break out procurements to obtain a more economical purchase.

Upon signing of the contract, the successful vendor will be expected to sign a conflict-of-interest disclosure, payment policy, confidentiality notice, debarment or suspension status certification, and Child Inc’s waiver of liability.