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YD Broward - Behavior Assistant, Special Needs, 24-25 School Year

YMCA of South Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 2/7/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/11/2025

The YMCA of South Florida is seeking an experienced professional to join our team as a Behavior Assistant. Under the direction of the Behavioral Strategist, the Behavior Assistant is responsible for the on-site data collection; staff, environment, and student observation; implementation of strategic interventions for participants, and modeling of YMCA behavioral strategies and interventions. Additional responsibilities include data input, staff training, environmental modification, and development of student specific materials.

Essential Functions :

  • Observe environment, staff, and students to identify need for intervention strategy development.
  • Oversee and assist direct-care staff with the implementation of positive behavior strategies by providing support, modeling, directions, and performance evaluation.
  • Encourage and support staff development through modeling, shadowing, training, redirection, and recognition.
  • Implement staff recognition program.
  • Ensure documentation and data collection is completed consistently and accurately.
  • Ensure data input and behavior strategies are up to date.
  • Document behavior issues and / or incidents daily, as needed. Communicate with families when needed.
  • Maintain consistent communication with Site Supervisor, supervising Behavior Strategist, and Behavioral Programs Director of all issues concerning the program site.
  • Follow proper emergency procedures appropriate to the site and in conformity with procedures adopted by the YMCA of South Florida and emergency service authorities to ensure the safety of children and staff.
  • Monitor and preserve supplies, equipment, and materials.
  • Provide regular inspections of areas used by the program to ensure both cleanliness and safety.

Position Profile :

  • Outgoing personality enjoys speaking to people.
  • Innate desire to provide excellent customer service.
  • Job Requirements :

  • Minimum of a High School Diploma / GED
  • At least two years of professional experience in multidisciplinary behavioral prevention / intervention work environments related to children.
  • Certifications :

  • Within 1 year of hire, the incumbent must have completed and hold certificates in :
  • The Thirty (30) Hour Training Requirement consisting of (a) Child Growth and Development, (b) Health, Safety and Nutrition, (c) Child Care Facility State and Local Rules and Regulations, (d) Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect, and (e) Behavior Observation and Assessment.

  • The Ten (10) Hour Developmentally Appropriate Module (preferred- School-Age Appropriate Practices).
  • Eight (8) Hours of in-service in working with children with Special Needs, or the Ten (10) Hour Special Needs Appropriate Practices Module.
  • 4-First Aid and CPR, New Employee Orientation.
  • As a condition of employment, you will be required to submit to and satisfactorily clear a thorough Level II fingerprinting background screening and drug test.

    As a Drug-Free Workplace, all new hires must successfully complete a urinalysis within 72 hours of notice. Failure to complete the drug test within this timeframe will automatically disqualify you from employment. Please note Medical Marijuana cards do not exempt you from successfully passing your drug test.

    The YMCA of South Florida is committed to the policy of Equal Opportunity prohibiting discrimination in the workplace because of race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, political affiliation, age or disability.

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