Behavioral Specialist - Camp

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Job Title: Behavioral Specialist - Camp

Branch: Jennersville YMCA

Pay Class: Part Time

Shifts/Availability: Monday-Friday/7:00 am-6:00 pm (Hours will vary)

Rate: $20.00-$24.50

About the YMCA of Greater Brandywine: The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW), an association of eight YMCAs serving Chester County, is a non-profit organization committed to nurturing the potential of every child, promoting healthy living and fostering social responsibility through life-changing programs for all.

Position Purpose: The Behavior Support Specialist works with branch staff and program participants to create a positive and productive environment where all participants learn, grow and thrive. The Behavior Support Specialist will be responsible for implementing behavior plans, utilize principles rooted in applied behavior analysis to decrease problem behavior to promote positive replacement behaviors, and maintain accurate documentation for monitoring progress. The Behavior Support Specialist focuses on a person-centered hands-on approach versus overall behavioral strategy to ensure each participant is treated individually with success as the goal. This position will approach work with a proactive approach with growth mindset and character development as outcomes for all.

Responsibilities:

• Supports all branch ELC & BASE program participants and staff in managing behavioral incidents and concerns

• Support teachers by implementing strategies identified in children's positive behavior support plans, and collects behavior data for subsequent analysis

• Provide on-going training, support, and modeling for teachers on how to: minimize common problem behaviors, and how to work with children who display a diverse array of emotional and behavioral challenges

• Assists in de-escalation of day-to-day behavioral incidents at program locations

• With the support of association BCBA, create behavior strategies for children while promoting a positive environment and instilling the core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility

• With the support of program directors and BCBA, meet with parents and staff to create a collaborative approach to managing behaviors for a positive outcome

• Ensures compliance with all YGBW policies and standard operating procedures.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors in behavioral science, Child Development, Psychology, Education, or related field

• At least 2 years of experience in a school or clinical setting working on a team

• Experience working with children on the autism spectrum ages 2-12, preferred

• An understanding of positive behavior approaches

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Must possess a patient and calm demeanor under pressure

• Must be willing to work in various environments consistent with the YMCA

• Registered Behavior Technician preferred

• Obtain and maintain all additional new hire certifications and trainings within 90 days of hire

Benefits:

• Making a difference in a person's life every day.

• Fun, fast-paced work environment

• Working for a diverse and inclusive community-based non-profit

• Opportunities for training and advancement

• Free Family Membership (all members of the family must live in the same household)

• Tuition reimbursement

• Referral bonuses

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY - The YMCA of the Greater Brandywine considers candidates for all positions on the basis of qualifications and without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, genetic information, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or other protected classification and in accordance with applicable federal, state & local laws.

Other details

• Pay Type Hourly

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