Behavior Coach

About the role

A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!

Responsibilities

• Provides social-emotional learning in special day treatment classrooms K-7th grade (all students are under an Individualized Educational Plan {IEP} and display severe emotional and behavioral issues)
• Intervene with students and clients at school when there is a mental health crisis, communicating with the guardian and school personnel on steps needed to stabilize the student.
• This can include contacting other agencies, DCS, mobile crisis, etc.
• Assist on a daily basis with managing students with severe emotional and behavioral issues.
• Assessment of all students in crisis which can include (Conducting threat assessments and assessing for self-injurious behaviors, Suicidal and homicidal ideations)
• Develops and conducts a minimum of two behavioral health group sessions each week, and daily morning and closing meetings
• Follows PBIS (Positive Behavioral Intervention Support) plans
• Develops, leads and participates in trainings during MNPS school breaks (Spring, Christmas and Spring Breaks and other MNPS planning and staff development days)

Requirements

• Education Level: Bachelor’s degree required. Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Criminal Justice or other behavioral health care field preferred.
• Experience: Experience with working with children and teens on mental health issues is preferred.
• Certification/Licensure: Must be able to be trained in Physical Containments.
• Physical Requirements: Standing –50%, Sitting – 50% (frequently will sit on the floor or very low seating), Squatting – Occasional, Kneeling – frequently, Bending – Frequently, Driving – Occasional or Minimal, Lifting – Some Walking (briskly) - Frequently (can turn into running some).

Qualifications

• Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.
• Utilizes effective behavioral management techniques, crisis intervention, de-escalation, active listening, motivational interviewing, etc.; demonstrating knowledge and skill to provide quality services.
• Displays knowledge and understanding of Ethical standards by evidence of practice with students, clients and community members.
• A highly accountable, mature professional who listens actively and leads.
• Self-motivated individual who can set and meet simultaneous short and long term performance.
• Desire to be a part of a proven leader in the world of behavioral healthcare.
• Demonstrates good clinical judgment in decision making regarding consumers.

Skills

• Effective communication
• Behavioral management techniques
• Crisis intervention
• De-escalation
• Active listening
• Motivational interviewing

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• 403b retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and ten paid holidays
• AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
• Employee Resource Groups
• Continuing education opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program

Pay

Compensation begins at $19.50 per hour and may increase to $21.53 per hour, based on relevant post-bachelor's degree experience.

Schedule

This is a 10 month position that requires a school-based/Community-based services (Severe Behavioral Intervention Program) schedule.