Trauma-Informed Behavioral Specialist (K-8 School)

Catholic Charities of Baltimore; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 28,929 - 39,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

Vacation/sick/holiday pay

403(b) Retirement Plan with a discrete

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Catholic Charities of Baltimore’s Villa Maria School is seeking a Behavioral Specialist to provide crisis support and proactive youth assistance, implementing Trauma Informed Care (TIC) and each youth’s ICMP. The 12‑month program serves K–8 students in small classes. Mon‑Fri, 8:30 AM–4:00 PM.

Salary is $25/hour with comprehensive benefits and a trauma‑informed, safety‑first culture. Responsibilities include de-escalation, care model guidance, crisis debriefs, staff training, and coordinating

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 4 years experience with children or special populations.
• TCI and CARE training within specified time after hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, therapeutic environment for youth in residential or school settings.
• Model CARE, TIC, and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention while engaging with youth and staff.
• Assess volatile situations and de-escalate using verbal and physical intervention as trained.
• Counsel youth to process crises and promote self-control and problem solving.
• Assist in staff orientation and coordinate responses during crises.

Skills

Verbal de-escalation

Communication skills

Professionalism

Crisis intervention

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Catholic Charities of Baltimore’s Villa Maria School is seeking a Behavioral Specialist to provide crisis support and proactive youth assistance, implementing Trauma Informed Care (TIC) and each youth’s ICMP. The 12‑month program serves K–8 students in small classes. Mon‑Fri, 8:30 AM–4:00 PM.

Salary is $25/hour with comprehensive benefits and a trauma‑informed, safety‑first culture. Responsibilities include de-escalation, care model guidance, crisis debriefs, staff training, and coordinating