Behavior Support Specialist

* Collaborates with Early Childhood Service staff in problem solving individual and classroom behavioral issues.
* Uses independent judgment and discretion to gather information, assess needs and formulate appropriate interventions to be implemented with children referred.
* Collects and analyzes behavioral data to guide decisions regarding individual student supports, classrooms systems.
* Supports the identification, development and provisions of systemic and systematic interventions to address behaviors of students with disabilities that impede learning and support implementation of these interventions.
* Provides technical assistance in services tracking of behavior support services so that services are accurately documented.
* Provides technical assistance regarding the integration of positive behavior supports in all instructional initiatives.
* Participates as a member of the multi-disciplinary team.
* Provides consultation to center and or home-based staff on programmatic practices that affect and promote the social emotional development of children enrolled.
* Meets regularly with the Early Childhood Services staff and the Site Supervisors to address programmatic concerns.
* In collaboration with Behavior Specialist Supervisor and multidisciplinary team create a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) and is reviewed on a monthly basis to ensure implementation of suggested strategies.
* Work one on one with a child at school.
* Maintains absolute confidentiality regarding children and their families in compliance with HIPAA regulations and CII policies.
* Maintains up-to-date records.
* Provides training workshops on selected topics as needed.
* Must be receptive and willing to work with students who exhibit mild to severe behaviors (i.e. aggression, elopement, etc.).
* Other duties and special projects as assigned.
* Experience in both general and special education settings
* Knowledge of the Induvial with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), California.
* BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) or enrollment in a program to prepare for certification.
* Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) is required within 3 months of hire.
* Prior experience working with children.
* Bachelor's degree in in psychology, child development, education, special education, social work, counseling or a related field from a four-year university required.
* Possesses a valid driver's license and state-required auto insurance or reliable transportation, depending on business needs.
* Required to travel extensively ( 50% of the time).
* This position may require some travel.
* Ability to work with minimal supervision.
* Spanish / English bilingual preferred.
* Ability to handle confidential information.
* Experience with assessment of young children’s social and emotional functioning.
* Experience with and/or knowledge of group dynamics and intervention with children.
* Familiarity with the Head Start performance standards and CDE regulations.
* Maintains patient privacy, including protecting the confidentiality, safeguarding the integrity and availability, and limiting the use and disclosure of patient Protected Health Information (PHI) to authorized individuals and entities.
* Participates in, conducts, and sustains performance quality improvement activities according to designated role and responsibilities.
* Sensitivity to service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Punctual and dependable attendance.
* Must have intermediate knowledge proficiency of computer programs in a Windows environment, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
* Database software
* Proficient in Electronic Health Records System
* Other software / systems
* Generous paid PTO, plus 10 paid holidays and CII is closed between Christmas and New Year
* Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees and qualified dependents
* 403b Retirement Plan with employer contribution for eligible employees
* Up to $4,500 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
* Eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
* Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
* Employer paid Life and AD&D Insurance
* Voluntary Supplemental Insurance
* Opportunity for growth & advancement
* Professional development & continued training
* Team building & bonding through company sponsored events & activities
* Influenza immunization or declination
* COVID-19, MMR and Tdap immunizations
* Education verification
* Reference check
* Background fingerprint clearance (FBI, DOJ, CACI) conducted by the California Department of Social Services
* Drug and alcohol screening
* Tuberculosis screening

Children’s Institute (CII) believes that all children and families have boundless potential to achieve emotional well-being and educational success, which build pathways to economic mobility and lifelong health. Using a whole family, two-generation approach, CII offers education,…