Behavioral Health Support Staff

Behavioral Health Support Staff Billings, MT Job Details Part-time From $20 an hour 6 days ago Qualifications School experience CPR Certification Community engagement Bachelor's degree in counseling Bachelor of Education Working with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders Outdoor work Crisis management Bachelor's degree in psychology First aid Experience with children (1-2 years) Working with children Education Bachelor's degree First Aid Certification Working with individuals with trauma-related disorders Staff training Emotional regulation techniques Psychology Safe environment creation Working with individuals with mental health conditions Bachelor's degree in education After-school program experience Communication skills Entry level Camp Time management Staff development

Full Job Description Job Title:

Behavioral Health Support Staff FLSA Status:

Part time,

Non-exempt Revision Date:

April 2026 Reports to: Youth Development Director

POSITION SUMMARY

This position will provide behavioral health guidance for youth YMCA programs, such as aquatics, youth fitness, summer camp, after school and EGL programs. This will be a floater position home based in afterschool/summer camp departments. The position will help lead in moments where emotional de-escalation is needed in the above youth programs. This position will work closely with staff to support each situation and coach staff how to be better equipped to handle such situations. The expectation is to provide a high-quality experience for both children and parents and to allow space for children in programs to be able to think through emotions and allow more success in YMCA programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Supports both staff and children during a time of emotional distress.
• Maintains positive relations with parents and other staff.
• Adheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
• Maintains required program records.
• Represent the YMCA at community events that involve children activities as assigned.
• Be flexible to attend required Family Nights, Meetings, trainings and community events.
• Completes goals specific to department.
• Must have outstanding time management skills which will be crucial for success in this position.
• Must always maintain strict confidentiality.
• Strong and consistent communication with the Director is required.
• Approaches situations with core value mind set of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
• Assist in behavior health training for staff
• Dress in appropriate work attire as outlined in the Employee Dress Code, always wearing a nametag, and perform all duties in a safe and conscientious manner.
• Adheres to all safe practices by following consumer‑boundary policies, adhering to procedures for supervising high‑risk activities, promptly reporting suspicious or inappropriate behavior or policy violations while maintaining strict confidentiality
• Complete all required annual and bi-annual training requirements for child abuse prevention, anti-harassment, and updated policies.
• Keep all required certifications current.

CORE COMPETENCIES

(ALL STAFF):

• Always models and adheres to the mission of the YMCA and implements the Y Core Values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
• Engage with all staff and members with a friendly, helpful, professional attitude to develop meaningful relationships, ensuring the Y's community focused mission and welcoming of all.
• Actively listens, responds, and engages to all questions and concerns with care, providing prompt resolution or escalation to build trust and commitment to the Y's cause.
• Embraces new ideas to enhance both staff and member experience and works cohesively with staff across all departments to support a positive, diverse, and inclusive YMCA environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Four-year bachelor's degree in education, psychology and/or school counseling preferred. This is not a certified counseling position.
• Previous experience working with emotional regulation and neurodivergent children preferably in a day camp or afterschool setting preferred.
• Additional certifications preferred in Mental Health First Aid and Trauma Informed Care.
• Experience preferred in one or more of the following areas: outdoor recreation or camping, songs/music, skits, sports, aquatics, recreational games, and working with large groups.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• First Aid and CPR are required.
• Must complete YMCA onboarding and background check.
• Previous experience with diverse populations preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency.
• Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position; including walking, standing, bending, kneeling, leaning, reaching and lifting.
• Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with the unique challenges of a non-profit community service organization.
• Ability to interact with a diversity of people and various levels of personnel using sound judgment on ambiguous issues.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

This job description may not be all inclusive and employees are expected to perform all other duties as assigned and directed by management. Job descriptions and duties may be modified when deemed appropriate by management.

Pay:

From $20.00 per hour

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

emotional regulation: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person