Behavioral Interventionist

Ravalli Head Start

Hours: 30-40 hours a week | Monday thru Friday

Benefits: This is a benefit-eligible position that includes employer-paid health insurance, low-cost voluntary benefit options such as dental, vision, life insurance & long-term disability insurance; vacation & personal leave; paid holidays; & 401k eligible after 1 year of employment. Ravalli Head Start Inc. qualifies as a public student loan forgiveness employer!

JOB SUMMARY: This position works one-on-one with toddlers and preschoolers in Early Head Start and Head Start classrooms to strengthen their social, emotional, and behavior skills. This position is assigned to multiple classrooms and locations based on the needs of the program.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Participate in team planning and evaluation meetings, as required, to assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of individual behavior support plans.

2. Provide one-on-one supports for children in the Early Head Start/Head Start classroom/s as outlined in individualized behavior support plans.

3. Help develop resources and materials to carry out targeted research & evidence-based prevention and intervention strategies.

4. Meet routinely with classroom & support team to discuss progress and/or necessary adaptations.

5. Work collaboratively with classroom teachers to provide a safe, positive and inclusive climate for all children.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of Pyramid Model practices.
• Knowledge of early childhood development.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with staff, families and consultants.
• Functional use of Microsoft Office Suite – Microsoft 365
• Organizational skills to manage a workload across sites.
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.
• Ability to relate well and maintain effective working relationships with staff, families, consultants, and other agencies.
• Ability to form relationships with children.
• Ability to work flexibly as part of a team.
• Ability to respect and promote the unique identity of each child.
• Ability to accept supervision and responsibility.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain all information in strict confidentiality.

PROFESSIONALISM AND WORK PLACE CONDUCT:

• Attend and actively participate in required meetings, workshops, trainings, etc.
• Initiate and assume responsibility for own learning to keep current of job-related issues and best practices.
• Seek training and/or assistance to implement improvements when needed.
• Support all program activities, know and promote the goals and objectives of Ravalli Head Start Inc.
• Be familiar with and adhere to Head Start Program Performance Standards & program policies and procedures.
• Cooperate with co-workers and respect their opinions and contributions.
• Use a professional attitude and approach to working with families, co-workers and community.
• Be prepared and punctual for meetings and work.

RECORD KEEPING

• Keep complete records and documentation of necessary data and information.
• Maintain updated family services documentation and reports in database, as required.

SPECIAL AND/OR PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Essential physical requirements:

• Ability to lift/carry 50 lbs;
• Sufficient mobility and strength to repeatedly stoop, stand, bend, reach, kneel, crouch, crawl, balance, and have a full range of body motion;
• Sufficient vision and hearing to perform job duties;
• Sufficient manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination to perform job duties
• Have clear vision for close tasks such as working with computers, keyboards/screens and paper documents

The position is within child care/education settings and office spaces with computers, printers and light traffic noise levels. Travel is required to multiple program sites.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

This position requires formal training and/or coursework in positive behavioral intervention systems and experience working in classroom settings with young children with behavioral challenges. Education and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis.

TRAINING

• Obtain updated training in evidence based positive behavior support models.
• Obtain training in trauma informed programming and issues effecting children’s mental health.
• Obtain knowledge of state and federal regulations pertaining to child abuse and neglect and abide by reporting standards.
• Attend training in Head Start’s philosophy and developmentally appropriate practices in the classroom.
• Attend any training, workshops and meetings as deemed necessary by the supervisor.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.14 - $19.19 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Hamilton, MT 59840: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $19