The YMCA of Greater Kansas City is looking for a Behavior Specialist to provide support interventions.
Areas of Responsibility:
- The Behavior Specialist is responsible for providing support interventions to associates and Y Club families of our Before and After School Programs, with the goal of positive behavioral change in youth.
- This position assesses and provides professional expertise, consultation and training for Youth Development Services associates in the area of behavior management, special needs and other related areas.
- The Behavior Specialist provides technical assistance to associates as they develop the knowledge and skills to implement behavior management systems.
- Additionally, the Behavior Specialist acts as the liaison with community agencies specializing in behavior management.
- This is a Grant-Funded position.
- Contribute to the overall YMCA mission of healthy living, youth development and social responsibility.
- Write, implement and perform ongoing revisions of behavior modification plans and Individual Success Plans (ISP), including long and short term goals.
- Integrate special needs/behavior management support and education into Y Club programs.
- Lead the development and implementation of specific plans for children with special needs, including participation in ISP, as necessary
- Visit Y Club programs to observe activities. Discuss observations and recommendations with Y Club associates.
- Conduct individual focused observation for children.
- Provide strategies and interventions to improve site environments.
- Provide written summary reports of site observations.
- Promote the emotional development of children, associates and caregivers by providing training and information on mental health.
- Maintain confidentiality of children’s records and the matters relating to the families.
- Develop collaborative relationships with community behavioral health/mental health agencies.
- Maintain confidentiality of children’s records and the matters relating to the families.
- Participate in individualized family conferences, as needed.
- Assure compliance with state and local regulations.
- Ensure that program standards are met and safety procedures are followed.
- Work within and attempt to exceed budgetary/projected guidelines.
- Provide monthly reports as assigned by supervisor.
- Must participate in fundraising activities
- Must participate in special events.
- All associates are mandated to report suspected child abuse and neglect and must notify appropriate associates of any suspected abuse
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s degree in family and child development, counseling, social work or other related human service field or equivalent combination of education and experience. Master’s degree preferred.
Skills/Experience:
- Three years’ experience working with school aged children with diverse abilities.
- A strong knowledge of children ages five to twelve years of age, including developmental stages and appropriateness.
- Familiar with current trends in after school programming and curriculum and statewide educational standards.
- Prefer two years’ experience as an educational trainer and in developing training designs.
- Prefer two years’ case management experience.
- Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions.
- Able to make independent and sound decisions in a fast paced environment.
- Able to exercise high levels of discretion and confidentiality.
- Must have reliable transportation. Travel around the Greater Kansas City area to support programs is required.
Physical Demands
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to perform the essential functions of this job.
- While performing the duties of this position, the associate is regularly required to stand, walk, operate a computer and communicate with members, program participants, guests, vendors and associates.
- Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday.
- The associate may occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Proper lifting techniques required. The associate may be required to assist in case of emergency situations with members and program participants related to CPR/First Aid procedures.
After Hire Requirements
- YMCA of Greater Kansas City new associate training course within 30 days.
- Adult/Infant/Child CPR and First Aid training when first available.
- Performance Excellence Planning completed within 90 days.
- Must maintain a current motor vehicle license and acceptable driving record that meets YMCA standards.
- HIPAA privacy training.
Compensation/Benefits:
Salary: $32,000.00 - $40,000.00
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Jun 20 2018
Active Until:
Jul 20 2018
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit