Flexible-Schedule Behavioral Specialist for Youth & Families

Children's Hope Alliance; Burlington (VT); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Hope Alliance is seeking a Behavioral Specialist to join the Child ACTT team. You will provide direct support to youth and families in homes, schools, and community settings, coaching, teaching coping skills, and completing psychoeducation with caregivers.

You’ll collaborate with clinical colleagues, lead care planning meetings, track progress, and adapt supports. The role offers a flexible schedule, on-going training, and a chance to see tangible improvements in families' daily lives.

Qualifications

• Must qualify as a QP.
• MA in Human Services with 1 year experience with population OR BA in Human Services with 2 years experience with population.
• Licensed or Provisionally Licensed Professional Provider in the field of population served.
• One year’s experience working with children with serious emotional disturbance.
• Effective communication, decision making, analytical, interpersonal, leadership and professionalism skills.
• Basic computer and math skills.
• Valid NC driver’s license.
• Pre-employment drug screening, criminal, HCPR and driving checks.
• If transporting clients in own vehicle, provide personal car insurance and registration.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-on-one coaching, behavior support, and psychoeducation.
• Teach daily living, coping, and communication skills.
• Provide parenting support and guidance to caregivers.
• Assist during crisis situations using safe, effective interventions.
• Facilitate Child and Family Team meetings.
• Develop and monitor person-centered plans focused on strengths and goals.
• Track progress and adjust supports to meet changing needs.
• Work closely with ACTT team members to ensure coordinated, high-quality care.
• Participate in team meetings, trainings, and case discussions.
• Support families with program tools and technology (including telehealth setup).
• Meet clients and families in homes, schools, and community settings.
• Transport clients as needed to support skill-building and activities.
• Help connect families with community resources and supports.

Skills

Coaching

Psychoeducation

Behavior support

Family guidance

Communication skills

Decision making

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Professionalism

Computer literacy

Education

MA in Human Services

BA in Human Services

Licensed Professional Provider

QP qualification

Job description

Children’s Hope Alliance is seeking a Behavioral Specialist to join the Child ACTT team. You will provide direct support to youth and families in homes, schools, and community settings, coaching, teaching coping skills, and completing psychoeducation with caregivers.

You’ll collaborate with clinical colleagues, lead care planning meetings, track progress, and adapt supports. The role offers a flexible schedule, on-going training, and a chance to see tangible improvements in families' daily lives.