What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Specialist position at Tri-County Community Action Agency Inc?
Job Description:
Overview:
Tri-County Community Action Agency Inc is seeking a qualified Behavioral Health Specialist to support our classrooms and provide behavioral health services to children and their families.
Responsibilities:
- Provide a wide range of age-appropriate behavioral health services to children and their families enrolled in our programs.
- Support classroom/home visiting staff in their provision of services for social/emotional needs by providing observations, hands-on modeling of recommended strategies, and resource and referral information for staff and families.
- Develop and implement individual strength-based plans in conjunction with the teaching teams, case managers, home visitors, parent/guardian and other staff/consultants as appropriate.
Requirements:
- A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in psychology, social work, early childhood education or related field.
- A minimum of 2-3 years of experience providing behavioral health services to young children and their families.
- Knowledge of early childhood development, therapeutic techniques/interventions with young children and their families.
