Early Childhood Behavior Intervention Specialist (ECBI)

Bridging Gaps Through Positive Solu; White Marsh (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Bridging Gaps Through Positive Solutions seeks a Behavior Specialist to support Early Childhood Behavioral Intervention services in Baltimore area, working with children ages 3-5 and their families. You will observe behavior, support planning, and coach educators and caregivers to implement plans across centers, Head Start, and family homes.

The role collaborates with a Lead Mental Health Therapist, travels regionally, and aims to improve social skills and kindergarten readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling (Master's preferred).
• Minimum two (2) years of experience working with children exhibiting challenging behavior.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.
• Ability to pass criminal background check, Child Protective Services clearance, and fingerprinting.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• LGPC, LCPC, LMSW licensing.
• Excellent collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams and caregivers.

Responsibilities

• Complete Social/Emotional Screening (DECA/ASQ-SE) and gather assessment data.
• Conduct classroom and community-based behavioral observations, including ABC data collection.
• Develop individualized Support Plans and submit for supervisor review and approval prior to implementation.
• Model intervention strategies in the classroom then coach teachers and caregivers to independent implementation.
• Facilitate SEL small groups, classroom-wide supports, and Parent/Staff Trainings.
• Provide accurate, concise, and concurrent documentation according to program procedures and policies in EHR.
• Collect, graph, and analyze behavioral data to measure progress toward individualized goals.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams (IEP/CDT/IFSP/Staffing/Team).
• Work between multiple partner sites as needed by program need and productivity.
• Recognize and report suspected abuse or neglect as a mandated reporter; escalate clinical risk to the Lead Mental Health Therapist immediately.

Skills

Child development

De-escalation

Written communication

Oral communication

Caseload management

Community travel

Family engagement

Cultural responsiveness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling

LGPC

LCPC

LMSW

Job description

Bridging Gaps Through Positive Solutions seeks a Behavior Specialist to support Early Childhood Behavioral Intervention services in Baltimore area, working with children ages 3-5 and their families. You will observe behavior, support planning, and coach educators and caregivers to implement plans across centers, Head Start, and family homes.

The role collaborates with a Lead Mental Health Therapist, travels regionally, and aims to improve social skills and kindergarten readiness.