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Behavioral Support Specialist

Harmonium, Inc.

Job Description

Behavioral Support Specialist

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Our Story

Harmonium was established in 1975 through an enterprising blend of vision and necessity to respond to Mira Mesa's rapidly growing need for juvenile diversion services. We continue to shape our mission, goals and services by listening to the needs of neighborhoods, individuals and families.

We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that reaches more than 30,000 San Diegans a year and offer a wide array of innovative and customized program services to over 5,000 children, youth, and families each day throughout San Diego County. We believe creative planning, collaboration, and strength-based intervention results in high quality services that promote well-being.

Interested in joining our team? Take a look at the position we have available below. If this role speaks to you, let us know by applying! We hope to connect with you soon.

Job Description

The Behavioral Support Specialist provides interventions to Klassic Kids staff to help all children achieve their fullest potential while in the program. This position includes effective behavioral health management and strategies through observations, interventions, training, curriculum development and reflective practice of the child, family, staff and environment. This position is responsible for integrating best practices throughout Klassic Kids. The position reports to the Integrated Community Behavioral Health Services Program Director. The Behavioral Support Specialist will provide services to students as assigned by the Integrated Community Behavioral Health Services Program Director. Students will be referred by our (10) KK sites.

Job Complexity

  • Ensure all student behavior plans, IEP’s and Transitional Behavioral Plans and other required documentation are completed within a specified timeline
  • Prepare and provide training and technical assistance for Klassic Kids sites
  • Develop procedures and training materials for staff involved with students with challenging behaviors for the purpose of enhancing programs for students and ensuring that program operations are in compliance with established guidelines
  • Responsible for providing quarterly reflective practice related to behavioral health intervention to the Site Directors through ongoing individual and group meetings
  • Provide behavioral health services; assessments, behavioral plans, and interventions to families

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree and minimum of 3 years of behavior management experience working with young children ages 4-12
  • Preference given to applicants that have experience as a Behavior Specialist with an emphasis on social emotional well-being
  • Experience with the reflective practice process
  • Experience facilitating social interaction in group settings
  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Must have reliable transportation

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.20 - $30.29 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

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