Behavioral Support Specialist

Child Focus, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental insurance

Health Savings and Flex Spending

10 days of PTO

403(b) retirement plan with 6% match

Tuition reimbursement

Childcare discount

Employee wellness benefits

Paid Continued Education Trainings

Job summary

Child Focus seeks a Behavior Support Specialist to assist teachers with challenging behaviors in Clermont County classrooms. The role emphasizes trauma-informed supports and collaborative work with the Behavior Support Team to help children succeed in school settings.

The position is full-time, on-site with hourly pay of $23.15, and offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement matching, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Two years’ experience with children ages birth to five preferred.
• Experience with challenging behaviors and behavior management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Teacher and Assistant Teacher with challenging behaviors using trauma-informed supports in the classroom.
• Work cooperatively with the Behavior Support Team providing one-on-one classroom support to children across Clermont County.

Skills

Experience with children birth to five

Experience with challenging behaviors

One-on-one classroom support

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology

Bachelor's Degree in Counseling

Job description

Description

We invest in you while working together to strengthen our community.

Behavior Support Specialist

Child Focus: Locations will vary between Clermont County Locations

Hours: Seasonal (throughout the school year, August-May,) Full time.

Hourly Rate: $23.15/hour

Preferred candidates will have a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education OR related field, as well as two years’ experience with children ages birth to five preferred. Experience working with challenging behaviors, providing individualized support and understanding of behavior management techniques preferred.

Child Focus is seeking dedicated early childhood professionals to serve as a Behavior Support Specialist. Behavior Support Specialist is responsible for assisting the Teacher and Assistant Teacher with challenging behaviors, using early childhood trauma informed support and practices in the classroom. Works cooperatively with the Behavior Support Team, providing one-on-one classroom support to children, across the Clermont County.

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Medical, vision, dental insurance, and EAP program.
• Health Savings and Flex Spending account options with agency match.
• 10 days of PTO for first-year employees and seasonal staff
• Extended illness benefits.
• 403(b) retirement plan with 6% employer match.
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness program eligibility and tuition reimbursement.
• Paid internships.
• Childcare with 25% employee discount.
• Employee wellness benefits.
• Paid Continued Education Trainings

Great Work Life Balance!

Growth and Advancement Opportunities. Leadership is committed to promoting from within and growing the next generation of leaders.

Personal and professional value in the work they do to support children, families and adults. Employees are highly engaged.

Free continuing education. Child Focus financially supports employee’s professional development.

Requirements

Degree Required: Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education,Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field.