Behavior Specialist - Hernando County

Title: Behavior Specialist - Hernando County

Reports to: Director of Training and Support

FLSA Status: Full Time, Non-Exempt

Rate of pay: $18.00/hour

Leader Level: Team Leader

Supervises: N/A

Job Summary

This position will work collaboratively with children, staff, families and school district staff to support individual participants who present challenging behaviors in youth programs such as summer camp, before and after care and Kids Zone. They will identify the areas of need and develop a plan to implement successful opportunities for youth and training/coaching opportunities for staff.

Core And Strategic Functions

High Quality Programs, Services and Facilities

Finance

• Review the registrations and proactively reach out to parents to discuss the logistics and assess the child's potential need for support.
• Provide early intervention support as deemed necessary.
• Provide onsite support, as well as, collaborates with on-site staff, school personnel, families, and other early childhood agencies, as appropriate.
• Provide parent support and resources for community services.
• Work closely with the Director of Training & Support to provide updates on any referred child.
• Create a nurturing and safe environment by reporting suspicious activity that may lead to child abuse or may violate the code of conduct
• Explore grant opportunities apply as appropriate and report as required
  

Community Development

• Represent and promote the YMCA in the local community and develop positive working relationships with other organizations, businesses, and governmental entities
• Promote and communicate the objectives and programs of the YMCA through public communication media
• Actively participate in schools, school districts, community organizations and community events
  
  

Financial Development

• Incorporate storytelling in an effort to advance our mission and cause
• Participate in Annual Campaign efforts
• Participate in branch special events for fund raising or mission advancement
  
  

Operating Values

• Serve as a member of the school age team and support the association objectives of the YMCA
• Accountability, professionalism, relationship based behavior, and ethical behavior are required at all times
• Teach, role model and promote SMART behavior
  
  

Strategic

• Support the GPS initiatives
• Advance our work in Youth Development, Healthy Living, Volunteerism and Philanthropy
• Incorporate Living Our Cause into work products and behavior
  
  

YMCA Competencies

(all position functions are essential to the position)

• Communication - Communicates for influence to attain buy-in and support goals
• Developing Others - Provides tools and resources for the development of others
• Project Management - Supports goal attainment by prioritizing activities, assigning responsibilities in accordance with capabilities, monitoring progress, and evaluating progress
• Relationships - Builds authentic relationships in the service of enhancing individual and team performance to support the Y's work.
• Quality Results -Assigns clear accountability and ensures continuous improvement
• Emotional Maturity - Anticipates challenges that can sidetrack or derail growth and personal learning
  
  

Position Qualifications

Research shows that some candidates apply only if they meet all of the job criteria. If you have passion and intelligence, even if you are missing some of the below requirements, we encourage you to apply to further discuss your skill set.

Education: HS diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's Degree in related field preferred (Psychology, Education)

Work Experience: Minimum of 2 years' of working with children required.

Certificates/Licenses

(currently have or must obtain within 90 days and maintain)

Must meet YMCA of the Suncoast driving criteria

CPR/First Aid required

Physical

Stand or sit for extended periods of time

Remain outdoors for extended periods of time

Squat, stoop or bend into awkward positions and lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Visual and auditory observation of staff, volunteers and members

Mental

Must be able to multitask

Must be able to manage and cultivate relationships

Must have a high level of emotional maturity

Skills

Strong communication skills

Strong written, verbal and presentation skills

Strong organizational skills

EOE/DFWP

Please note: This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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