Behavior Counselor

Overview: The Behavior Counselor assumes a supportive role in the ongoing development and implementation of program wide behavior management program and policies; provides non-professional counseling to residents and/or students; provides crisis prevention and intervention to individual clients, coaches direct care staff in appropriate crisis prevention and intervention. Qualifications: High School diploma or GED and at least one (1) year of experience working with children and families, preferably in the child welfare and/or special education industry.

Overview:

The Behavior Counselor assumes a supportive role in the ongoing development and implementation of program wide behavior management program and policies; provides non-professional counseling to residents and/or students; provides crisis prevention and intervention to individual clients, coaches direct care staff in appropriate crisis prevention and intervention.

Benefits Include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options, including HSA match for qualifying contributions.
• Parental Paid Leave
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Tuition reimbursement available.
• Company sponsored learning and development

Min: USD $50,000.00/Yr. Max: USD $55,000.00/Yr. Responsibilities:

Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

• Assist in preparing and conducting trainings and in-services specific to crisis prevention, behavior management and trauma-informed care.
• Work with treatment teams to facilitate discussions of milieu problem-solving and creation and implementation of individual behavior plans.
• Supervise clients in activities in order to observe or effect changes in their social behavior. This includes: teaching prosocial behaviors, check fidelity of behavioral plans, and model and coach direct care staff.
• Coordinate behavior plans with the strategies and interventions as developed by the treatment team.
• Provide a consistent and reliable supportive presence.
• Complete all assigned paperwork, including the crisis intervention documentation and behavior intervention documentation.
• Participate as an active member of the treatment team. Observe, evaluate, and communicate all appropriate information, orally and in writing.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of a positive program culture.
• Maintain proper rules, safety, and security of clients, providing crisis intervention when necessary.
• Inform the treatment team of all relevant situations.
• Attend trainings and meetings as required.
• Share/transmit the mission and vision of Arrow Child & Family Ministries to staff and to clients and families served.
• Review client files on a quarterly and/or annual basis, as needed, to access service plan implementation, progress towards desired outcomes, and future appropriateness of service plan.
• Perform all duties within contract, state and federal regulations, company policy, and regulatory agency standards.
• May be required to drive vehicles, be insurable with our auto insurance provider, and complete company vehicle training.

Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED and at least one (1) year of experience working with children and families, preferably in the child welfare and/or special education industry. Bachelor’s degree preferred; may be substituted with a Registered Behavior Technician certification. May be certified as a trainer in related models and interventions.