What are the responsibilities and job description for the BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION SPECIALIST - Get Real Summer Program position at Jackson County?
The Jackson County Health Dept. seeks a candidate for seasonal employment to assist in administering the Get REAL summer program from May-July 2025 for approximately 10-15 hours per week. Regular program sessions will be held on Tues, Wed, and Thurs from June 17th through July 18th, 2025. Training and orientation will be provided prior to program start. Contact Keri Wolcott at 517-768-2138 or kwolcott@mijackson.org. Easily apply by entering your contact information and uploading your resume.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide information for reports, evaluation, and necessary documentation to the JCHD as requested.
- Prepare, plan and implement all behavior management requirements for Get REAL programming.
- Assist with outreach, community events and social media for communication & educational purposes.
- Serve as a mentor/role model for participants and teen mentors in the Get REAL Summer Program.
- Assist in direction/redirection of participants, teen mentors and program assistants, particularly related to behavioral intervention.
- Manage behavioral interventions during all activities related to programming including but not limited to physical activities, appropriate language, field trips, community service projects, etc.
- Attend all scheduled program trainings and staff meetings.
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants are able and willing to…
- Serve as and maintain the image of a positive role model
- Remain open-minded and non-judgmental, accepting different value systems
- Engage with new people and provide direction for participants, youth mentors, and assistants
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Get REAL Summer Program takes place at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 309 S. Jackson St., Jackson, MI.
A Family Celebration Dinner will add one additional evening on July 18th, 2024.
Benefits of Being a Behavior Intervention Specialist:
- Enhance professional public speaking, empathy, and listening skills
- Expand leadership, time management, and decision making skills
- Grow teamwork and problem solving abilities
- Gain diverse experience that stands out on any resume
We're a great place to work and great place to live - check us out!Join our team, our values, our purpose - Proudly serve the citizens of Jackson County:
* Quality & Efficiency: Our employees are committed to continuous improvement and getting the most value for the public resources entrusted to them.
* Integrity and accountability: Our employees behave in a fair and ethical manner and demonstrate a strong commitment to public services.
* Teamwork and Community: Our employees work collaboratively with each other and the community to achieve shared goals.
Job Type: Temporary
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 15 per week
Schedule:
- Day shift
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18
