Behavioral Support Program Manager

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 Program Manager is responsible for leadership and management of the Behavioral Support Specialists (BSS) program. Program Manager provides interventions and coaching of staff to help all children achieve their fullest potential while in the program. This position includes site crisis management, mentoring and coaching, liaison with school, BSS staff onboarding and effective behavioral health management and strategies; primarily for Universal Transitional Kindergarten (UTK- ages 4-5) and children with special needs (i.e I/DD), through observations, interventions, groups, training, curriculum development and reflective supervision of staff. The position reports to the Integrated Community Behavioral Health Services Program Director. The Behavioral Support Program Manager will provide services to students as assigned by the Integrated Community Behavioral Health Services Program Director and co-facilitate Social Emotional Learning (SEL) groups with staff.

JOB COMPLEXITY

• Responsible for providing ongoing training and technical assistance to all child care staff, consistent with PrimeTime policies and procedures as well as San Diego
  Unified School District (SDUSD) policy, that builds staff capacity to provide effective classroom behavioral interventions including UTK and children with special needs

• Responsible for developing and implementing positive behavior plans by utilizing relationship and strength based, developmental and Social Emotional Learning philosophy and tools

• Responsible for facilitating behavioral support through the active involvement of the team including student, staff and their families

• Supervise and coach all staff, interns and volunteers in the program adhering to SDUSD contracts requirements and Harmonium policies and practices; work to build staffs skills and confidence, and mentor, encourage, and motivate all staff using the reflective supervision model

• Responsible for developing trainings in collaboration with Training Continuum Committee to ensure trainings reflect agency core values and initiatives

MINIMUM COMPETENCIES.

• Masters Degree required in behavior analysis psychology, education, or a related field.

• BCBA or ABA certification required

• Minimum of 3 years experience in crisis management

• A minimum three years of direct supervision experience preferably working with children and adolescents

• Preference given to applicants that have experience as a Behavior Specialist with an emphasis on social emotional well-being

COMPENSATION.

• Starting Rate: $89,066.89 annually (all new hires begin at starting salary regardless of experience)

• Full Time benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and critical illness insurance, a 403b retirement plan plus match, and Vacation & Sick time. In addition, we offer hands-on training, virtual courses, and live presentations for personal and professional development.

  
  Harmonium is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We seek to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all employees/interns. We are committed to maintaining an atmosphere in which people of diverse backgrounds and lifestyles may grow personally and professionally.

  
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