Head Start Behavioral Interventionist (Sign-On Bonus)

United Counseling Service of Bennington County; Bennington (VT); On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Employer paid life insurance

Employer paid short term and long term

Disability insurance

Loan repayment and tuition assistance

Free clinical supervision towards lic.

Career development opportunities

Generous paid time off

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belongin

Job summary

United Counseling Service of Bennington County is seeking a Behavioral Interventionist to provide individualized and classroom-wide behavioral and social-emotional support for children in Head Start programs. The role collaborates with staff and families to identify needs and implement developmentally appropriate strategies, guided by data and observation.

Responsibilities include direct instruction in emotional regulation, social skills, and transitions, plus coaching staff in proactive

Qualifications

• RBT cert plus 1 year of relevant experience, or an Associate degree in ECE with 2 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor in ECE or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and classroom-wide behavioral and social-emotional supports.
• Collect and review behavioral data to guide supports and next steps.
• Develop and monitor behavior support strategies with the team.
• Instruct children in emotion regulation and social skills.
• Model proactive behavior-support strategies for staff.
• Create visual supports and environmental modifications to aid inclusion.
• Collaborate with staff and mental health consultants for coordinated services.
• Support goals identified through IEPs/IFSPs and related plans.

Skills

Observation

Data collection

Collaboration

Behavior support planning

Education

RBT Certification

Associate degree in ECE

Bachelor in ECE or related

Job description

United Counseling Service of Bennington County is seeking a Behavioral Interventionist to provide individualized and classroom-wide behavioral and social-emotional support for children in Head Start programs. The role collaborates with staff and families to identify needs and implement developmentally appropriate strategies, guided by data and observation.

Responsibilities include direct instruction in emotional regulation, social skills, and transitions, plus coaching staff in proactive