Behavior Support Specialist

Who We Are Looking For:

Are you the Behavior Support Specialist position we have been looking for? In this position you will be able to convey your passion for helping others by working with people in the community!

JRI’s Early Childhood Services Program aims to strengthen the abilities of child care programs, to increase healthy social and emotional development in children ages 0-14. Our staff work with the Department of Early Education and Care to support a variety of childcare programs, including family child care programs, Head Start programs and afterschool programs.

JRI Provides The Training So That:

• YOU work with ECMH Consultants/Specialists to help build child care program capacity to support social emotional and behavioral needs of children and to ensure quality evidence based practices are embedded in programs. 
• YOU provide services to support the behavioral and emotional needs of youth in the community, per the needs identified of the sites served and model strategies to build skill capacity of educators/providers and center managers.
• YOU will ensure that the services being provided are responsive to the goals and needs identified in the Behavior Observation Report, the Referral for Behavior Support Services from ECHMC staff and that the educator/provider is experiencing voice, access and ownership of their plans and services.
• YOU will assist parents in accessing resources and supports for children with disabilities. 

Bilingual a plus!! We offer a $1000 bilingual bonus to any candidate who speaks, reads and writes in a different language other than English.

Why JRI? JRI was voted in the top 100 places to work in Massachusetts by the independent Boston Globe study, for 10 YEARS in a row including this year, as well as recognized as a USA Top Places to Work! 

• Be who you are! JRI is strongly committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and welcoming environment for our employees and the people we serve.
• Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
• Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.
• Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities!
• Wellness benefits including access to employee resource groups (including multicultural affinity groups, LGBTQ advocacy, employee engagement groups, etc.), self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more!

Requirements:

• Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling or Early Childhood Education/Special Education. Candidates with a Master’s degree are preferred.
• Candidates must have a minimum of 2-5 years of experience working with young children and families.
• Candidates must possess knowledge of early childhood development, inclusive strategies, and special education policies and procedures.
• Candidates should have excellent interpersonal skills as well as strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Candidates should be familiar with early education and care programs as well as public school services for young children.
• Candidates must have experience in consulting to or mentoring child care staff. Candidates with experience providing parent and/or staff training are preferred.
• Candidates should have experience developing goal oriented positive behavior support plans for the classroom and home.
• Background and driving record checks will be performed.

JRI is strongly committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and welcoming environment for our employees and the people we serve. Persons from diverse backgrounds including women, communities of color, the LGBTQ community and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary : $800 - $4,000