The Baker Center for Children and Families

Job description

Behavioral Services Coordinator

Function as the operational and behavior management leader for one of Manville School’s four units, working as part of a leadership trio with an Educational Supervisor and a Clinical Coordinator. Work as part of school-wide leadership and management team. Assist in the development and implementation of systems of behavior management designed to strengthen students’ skills in (non-violent) adaptive problem solving. Supervise and deploy staff to ensure successful functioning of school environment. Provide, model and /or direct effective crisis management. Provide group and individual supervision for milieu counselors and classroom teams. Exhibit professionalism and boundaries that are equal to or exceed those that are expected of a Manager within a School Setting.

I. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Provide effective and responsible daily management, coordination, and supervision of school activities.

· Act as the point person for behavior management within assigned school unit

· Be able to make in the moment, thoughtful, and safe behavior response decisions that are consistent with school directives and training

· Serve as one member of a three-person managerial team overseeing assigned school unit

· Supervise Classroom Behavior Specialists/Milieu Counselors

· Lead and actively participate in interdisciplinary classroom supervision

· Coach classroom teams to develop appropriate behavior plans for students and ensure their effective implementation.

· Lead and actively participate in school meetings twice monthly following Manville guidelines.

· Attend and actively participate in weekly managerial/administrative meetings

· Provide active leadership in other meetings as necessary and required.

· Facilitate suspension re-entry meetings with parents / guardians according to Manville procedures.

· Communicate effectively and in a timely manner with teachers, clinical team, and other staff regarding significant behavioral events.

· Communicate effectively and in a timely manner with parents/guardians regarding significant behavioral events (e.g., physical restraint, suspension, etc.)

· Facilitate dyad work with students for conflict resolution according to Manville procedures.

· Monitor the entry of behavioral data and completion of incident reports to ensure timeliness and accuracy

· Attend all mandatory trainings (e.g., CPI, PBIS, OT, etc.)

· Attend quarterly student progress meetings to facilitate behavioral updates and communication

· Collaborate with school-based BCBAs in the development and implementation of Behavior Support Plans when necessary

· Serve as PBIS Coach and active member of PBIS Leadership Team

· Commitment to the development and maintenance of a positive, strengths-based school culture

· Attend weekly supervision with Director of Behavioral Services and incorporate their feedback effectively into day to day work

· Be able to adapt to new responsibilities within an ever evolving work environment

· Perform all other duties as requested by supervisor

II. QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

· Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Social Work, Psychology, or related field

· A minimum of one year serving as a supervisor of staff and/or school leader preferred.

· 2-4 years working with children.

· Ability to work collaboratively.Ability to empower and support supervisees.

· Ability to respond to emergency situations quickly and safely. Must understand issues of child development and the impact of learning and social / emotional difficulties. Must demonstrate process competency.

III. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (with or without accommodation)

· Must be able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear and be capable of repetitive motion

· Position requires the ability to utilize physical restraints techniques to maintain safety when necessary with highly escalated students including kneeling and/or lying on the floor while holding on to a physically struggling student .

· Position requires exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and or excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects

· Work requires close visual acuity

· Position is subject to environmental conditions, activities occur both inside and outside

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $85,000.00 – $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Boston, MA 02120: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

The Baker Center for Children and Families