Beavhioral Services Coordinator

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