Behavior Interventionist

Reports to: Mental Health Manager                          Department: Early Childhood Education

Classification: Full-time                                        Status:  Non-exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

Behavior Interventionist (Bl) is responsible for assessing students with behavioral issues, collecting data on students, working with parents, teachers, family advocates, coaches, mental health partners, and special education partners to devise or support an existing plan or strategies. Bl observes teacher and child interactions to evaluate effectiveness of the behavioral plan. Bl provides on-site intervention strategies and supports implementation of the behavior plans. Bl supports the use of Positive Behavior Support and Conscious Discipline techniques in the classroom. Bl provides support to parents in implementing Positive Behavior Support and Conscious Discipline techniques. Bl documents results of observations, collects data, and enters data to show progress towards meeting established social emotional goals which lead to school readiness.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Develop and maintain positive relationships with area mental health providers to support the implementation of mental health programming.

Collaborate with local community agencies and providers to ensure comprehensive services that meet family needs; promote family and community volunteer involvement.

Advocate for SEK-CAP within the community and support the agency's mission, values, and strategic goals.

Coordinate meetings and conferences with teaching staff, parents, family advocates, and contracted providers alongside the Mental Health Manager.

Observe teacher-child interactions regularly to provide targeted support.

Apply Positive Behavior Support and Conscious Discipline strategies to enhance children's social-emotional skills and model them to staff and families.

Collaborate with mental health consultants, teaching staff and the Lead Instructional Coach to provide a cohesive approach to developing support plans.

Maintain knowledge of early childhood development theories and best practices.

Support staff in developing individualized strategies and behavior support plans in collaboration with instructional coaches.

Collect and analyze data on those strategies to assess and adjust their effectiveness.

Identify and help eliminate barriers that hinder parents' ability to serve as their child's first teacher.

Maintain understanding of policies and procedures related to mental health referrals and special education implementation.

Track and report data on the provision and outcomes of mental health and special education services

Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and policies, including Head Start Performance Standards, CACFP, the Head Start Act, SEK-CAP procedures, and Kansas childcare licensing.

Uphold all confidentiality and privacy expectations regarding client and staff information.

Report any suspected child abuse or neglect as a mandated reporter under Early Head Start/Head Start standards.

Attend all required in-service training, staff meetings, and professional development sessions.

Work flexible hours to meet student needs.

Support management directives and organizational decisions through words and actions.

Perform additional duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

Essential:

Basic computer skills and electronic equipment skills.

Basic operations skills of general office equipment such as photocopiers, faxes, and phone system.

Ability to get along with diverse personalities; tactful; mature, and flexible.

Ability to meet and deal tactfully with the public and to communicate effectively and clearly both orally and in writing.

Resourceful and well-organized self-starter, needing minimal supervision.

Ability to establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with co­ workers, community partners, and customers.

Ability to problem solve.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

A minimum of two years' experience working in the field of Special Education or Mental Health is preferred.

A minimum of two years' experience working with Early Childhood Education/Behavior Management is preferred.

A degree in Special Education, Psychology, or Early Childhood is preferred.

Successfully complete a physical exam and TB skin test before beginning employment and every three years thereafter, as required.

Obtain a First Aid card and CPR certification.

Possess current, valid driver's license and meet agency insurance underwriting guidelines.

Submit to and pass standard criminal background check.

Submit to and pass standard drug screen test.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires the ability to use hands and fingers to handle or operate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and communicate effectively in person and by telephone.

Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee must be able to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and crouch as needed throughout the day.

Regularly, the employee must lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

The work environment may include occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, outdoor weather, and temperature extremes such as heat and cold. The noise level is generally quiet to moderate.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Benefits:

Health insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Disability Insurance

Paid Employee Assistance Program

Paid Life Insurance

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Vacation Leave

Paid Training

401(k)

401(k) Matching

Weekly day range:

Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

SEK-CAP, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.