The YMCA of South Florida's Youth Development Team is looking for a professional with experience in behavioral prevention/ intervention related to children to join our team in Broward County. Under the direction of the Associate Executive Director, the Behavior Strategist is responsible for the development, evaluation, and implementation of strategic interventions for participants at various assigned sites. Additional responsibilities include data input and data tracking, data collection, as well as staff training, environmental modifications, and development of student specific materials.
Essential Functions:
- Observe environment, staff, and students to identify need for intervention strategy development. Develop, plan, evaluate, implement and modify strategies as needed, and are up to date
- Oversee and assist direct care staff with the implementation of positive behavior strategies by providing support, modeling, directions, and performance evaluation.
- Assist staff with identifying and implementing positive behavior strategies associated with the individuals success
- Encourage and support staff development through modeling, shadowing, training, redirection
- Provide individual ongoing support, coaching and guidance to frontline staff .
- Train and supervise behavior assistants
- Develop and provide staff development trainings courses for all program staff
- Implement staff recognition program. Facilitate weekly staff meetings to enhance program quality
- Ensure documentation and data collection is completed consistently and accurately .
- Document behavior issues and/or incidents daily, as needed. Communicate with families when needed .
- Maintain consistent communication with Associate Executive Director, Program Director Site Supervisor, supervisors, Behavior Assistants, on any and 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.
- Foster and maintain positive and constant communication and relationships with principles, assistant principal, facilities personnel and any other school board personnel to ensure the safety of all children and staff
- Administrative duties, (payroll, files, scheduling). Attend all staff meetings and training opportunities
Time Management
- 50% quality care preventative care
- 40% customer service
- 10% administrative duties
Education and Experience:
- At least three years' professional experience in multidisciplinary behavioral prevention/intervention work
- Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Psychology or related field
- 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).
- Within 30 days of hire, the incumbent must have completed and hold certificate in First Aid and CPR, New Employee Orientation.
It is the responsibility of the behavior of the Behavior Strategist to complete and maintain all necessary certification, within the proper time frame, as set forth by the licensing agency, State of Florida, or the YMCA of South Florida.
Position Profile
- Outgoing personality enjoys speaking to people and innate desire to provide excellent customer service.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works with outside whether conditions. The employee occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. Will be required to travel for meetings.
- Indoor and outdoor facilities (e.g. childcare and recreational sites); exposure to heat, cold, work on slipper or uneven surfaces. The noise level in the environment is usually load.
- Will be required to drive for meetings, trainings, and other work related duties.
Physical Demands
The physical demands 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.
- Being in good physical health with full range of body motion, including manual and finger dexterity and eye/hand coordination. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Occasionally requires working under stressful conditions or irregular hours. May be required to lift up to 50 lbs. without assistance. Generally 10% sitting, 20% walking, and %70 standing.
- Intermittent physical activity including walking, standing, sitting, lifting, and supporting participants.
- Incumbent may be exposed to virus, disease and infection from program participants.
Comfortable with multiple site visits/week. Required to work at any YMCA facility and responsible for own transportation.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Employment at the YMCA is at-will. It is purely voluntary, based upon the consent of both the Association and the staff member. No expressed or implied contractual rights should be inferred from this job description.
s a condition of employment, you will be required to submit to and satisfactorily clear a thorough Level II fingerprint background screening.
As a Drug-Free Employer, all new hires must successfully complete a drug test. Please note Medical Marijuana cards are not accepted and 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.
In accordance with House Bill 531 (2025) the Department of Children and Families require employers to make the “Care Provider Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness” website link:https://info.flclearinghouse.comavailable to all potential candidates receiving a background check via the Clearinghouse.