Preschool Behavioral Support Specialist

Columbia Child Development Program; Berwick (Columbia County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Health insurance

30% child care discount

Paid holidays

Job summary

Columbia Child Development Program in Berwick, PA, is seeking a Behavioral Health Assistant to support young children’s social-emotional development within Head Start classrooms. You’ll implement PBIS techniques, plan activities, provide one-on-one support, and collaborate with staff to develop individualized behavior plans.

Schedule is Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–3:30 PM, full-time, non-exempt, with benefits. Requirements include a high school diploma and at least one year of paid experience with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least one year paid experience working with preschool-aged children.
• Behavioral health training and/or experience preferred.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support children’s social-emotional development using PBIS techniques.
• Plan and lead PBIS-based activities to teach emotional regulation and social skills.
• Provide one-on-one behavioral support to children displaying challenging behaviors.
• Collaborate with classroom staff to develop and implement individualized behavior plans.
• Attend weekly team meetings to review progress and identify new strategies.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding children and families.

Skills

PBIS techniques

One-on-one behavioral support

Team collaboration

Punctuality and dependability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Columbia Child Development Program in Berwick, PA, is seeking a Behavioral Health Assistant to support young children’s social-emotional development within Head Start classrooms. You’ll implement PBIS techniques, plan activities, provide one-on-one support, and collaborate with staff to develop individualized behavior plans.

Schedule is Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–3:30 PM, full-time, non-exempt, with benefits. Requirements include a high school diploma and at least one year of paid experience with