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Behavioral Support Specialist

Cincinnati, OHOnsiteFull Time$23–$23 /hrPosted 2 months ago

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Required skills

  • Early Childhood Education
  • Social Work
  • Psychology
  • Counseling
  • related field

Nice to have

  • challenging behaviors
  • individualized support
  • behavior management techniques
  • trauma informed support

Role summary

Child Focus is seeking dedicated early childhood professionals to serve as a Behavior Support Specialist in Clermont County. This seasonal, full-time role involves assisting teachers with children exhibiting challenging behaviors, utilizing trauma-informed support and behavior management techniques. The position offers a competitive hourly rate of $23.15 and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision insurance, PTO, retirement plan with employer match, and tuition reimbursement. The organization emphasizes work-life balance, growth opportunities, and free continuing education.

Description

We invest in you while working together to strengthen our community.

Behavior Support Specialist

Child Focus: Locations will vary between Clermont County Locations

Hours: Seasonal (throughout the school year, August-May,) Full time. 

Hourly Rate: $23.15/hour

Preferred candidates will have a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education OR related field, as well as two years’ experience with children ages birth to five preferred. Experience working with challenging behaviors, providing individualized support and understanding of behavior management techniques preferred.

Child Focus is seeking dedicated early childhood professionals to serve as a Behavior Support Specialist. Behavior Support Specialist is responsible for assisting the Teacher and Assistant Teacher with challenging behaviors, using early childhood trauma informed support and practices in the classroom. Works cooperatively with the Behavior Support Team, providing one-on-one classroom support to children, across the Clermont County.

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

· Medical, vision, dental insurance, and EAP program.

· Health Savings and Flex Spending account options with agency match.

· 10 days of PTO for first-year employees and seasonal staff

· Extended illness benefits.

· 403(b) retirement plan with 6% employer match.

· Federal Student Loan Forgiveness program eligibility and tuition reimbursement.

· Paid internships.

· Childcare with 25% employee discount.

· Employee wellness benefits.

· Paid Continued Education Trainings

Great Work Life Balance!

Growth and Advancement Opportunities. Leadership is committed to promoting from within and growing the next generation of leaders.

Personal and professional value in the work they do to support children, families and adults. Employees are highly engaged.

Free continuing education. Child Focus financially supports employee’s professional development.

Requirements

Degree Required: Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field. 

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