Behavioral Specialist: Youth Development & Inclusion

YMCA of Orange County; Laguna Niguel (CA); Híbrido; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Free YMCA membership

Tuition reimbursement

Medical benefits

Retirement fund

Paid sick time

Descripción de la vacante

The YMCA of Orange County in California seeks a Full-time Behavior Specialist to support children with special needs across multiple OC sites. You will observe, assess, and implement behavior interventions in collaboration with the Child and Youth Development team.

Key responsibilities include promoting inclusion, delivering targeted support, and monitoring progress to ensure positive social-emotional growth for every child in a safe, respectful environment.

Formación

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Degree in child development, psychology, social work or related field; or a Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 2 years of Applied Behavior Analysis preferred.
• First Aid and CPR certifications required (Paid for by the YMCA).
• 12 ECE or a related field college units.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience working with children and adolescents with special needs/developmental disability and/or challenging behaviors and their families.

Responsabilidades

• Provide observation and assessment to support children with special needs.
• Develop and implement effective behavior interventions and resources.
• Collaborate with Child and Youth Development Department to support inclusive programming.
• Promote inclusion services across YMCA sites.
• Model core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

Conocimientos

Observation

Assessment

Behavior interventions

Team collaboration

Educación

Child development degree

Psychology degree

Social work degree

12 ECE units

Descripción del empleo

The YMCA of Orange County in California seeks a Full-time Behavior Specialist to support children with special needs across multiple OC sites. You will observe, assess, and implement behavior interventions in collaboration with the Child and Youth Development team.

Key responsibilities include promoting inclusion, delivering targeted support, and monitoring progress to ensure positive social-emotional growth for every child in a safe, respectful environment.