Interim Child Behavior Specialist (Lead Teacher)

Overview

The Child Behavior Specialist provides a safe and effective clinic-based therapeutical and learning environment for children in accordance with the philosophy and mission of Behaven Kids.

Responsibilities

• Provides a safe, structured learning environment.
• Interacts with children in a professional, positive manner.
• Implements Behaven Kids model of care and curriculum.
• Implements treatment goals and objectives.
• Prepares, updates and maintains documentation and children’s records.
• Identifies and develops treatment goals and objectives.
• Communicates treatment progress and concerns with parents, staff and supervisor.
• Facilitates staffing including managing staff breaks, opening and closing.
• Serves as a crisis intervention and bodily fluids/blood borne pathogen clean-up lead.
• Affords assistance with inventory management of clinic supplies and materials.
• Affords assistance with the cross training of Child Behavioral Tech’s and Specialists.
• Affords assistance with monthly DHHS checklists.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Requires a high school diploma. An associate’s degree in early childhood education or related field or 3 years experience in a preschool or daycare setting is preferred.
• Must be nineteen years of age.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in active environment and lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma (Required).
• Associate degree in early childhood education or related field (preferred).

Location

Omaha

Employment Type

Full-time

Behaven Kids

Behaven Kids is the most unique and recognized program in Nebraska, with over 20 years of experience in changing the lives of the children we serve. At Behaven Kids, you will see first-hand our passion for helping children and families with therapeutic interventions, based on our programs and services that have been developed, tailored, and researched by recognized specialists in building positive child behaviors.

About Behaven Kids

Behaven Kids is the most unique and recognized program in Nebraska, with over 20 years of experience in changing the lives of the children we serve. At Behaven Kids, you will see first-hand our passion for helping children and families with therapeutic interventions, based on our programs and services that have been developed, tailored, and researched by recognized specialists in building positive child behaviors.

Behaven Kids

Behaven Kids is the most unique and recognized program in Nebraska, with over 20 years of experience in changing the lives of the children we serve. At Behaven Kids, you will see first-hand our passion for helping children and families with therapeutic interventions, based on our programs and services that have been developed, tailored, and researched by recognized specialists in building positive child behaviors.

Culture

Our great work culture promotes a team of dedicated, innovative, and spirited individuals who are also looking to build a career. Please do NOT apply if you are NOT interested in generating impact to society, building on a positive workplace culture, and evolving in your career.

Salary and Benefits

All salaries are commensurate with experience and include an attractive benefits package. Behaven Kids is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in its workforce. We encourage candidates that will help us live out this commitment to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer

BH is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or military or veteran status in accordance with federal law. In addition, BH complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which it maintains facilities. BH also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.

Note

This job posting provides a general list of the essential responsibilities and qualifications required for this position. It does not represent a contract for employment and BH reserves the right to change the description and/or posting at any time without notice.