Position Summary :

This individual will be responsible for providing behavioral support services for children, families and staff, with the guidance of the Mental Health Coordinator.

Duties and Responsibilities:

This position will work directly with the children in the classroom setting to assist the teaching staff with structured behavioral intervention strategies to reduce the number of disruptive incidences in the classroom. The Mental Health Coordinator, along with the Behavioral assistant will also work with the parent to teach them intervention strategies use at home. The primary function of this position is to work directly with the child, caretaker and teacher to increase the child's opportunity for learning, and increase social skill, while decreasing episodes of disruptive behaviors at school and at home. It is intended for these positions to remain as part of the ESSF Head Start Permanent Program Structure while considering the funds will be part of the base funding.

Educational & Experiential Requirements:

• Associate's Degree required. Bachelor's Degree preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of one-year experience working with children with special needs, Behavior experience or related field.
• RBT certified preferred.

45 DCF hours preferred, or to be done first (1) year of employment. Bilingual preferred. Ability to effectively communicate, verbally and written, with diverse (educational background, cultural, race and ethnic) groups or individuals. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Working knowledge of services to infants / young children with special needs and their families. Meet qualifications as established by the Florida Department of Children and Families, Early Head Start and Head Start. Ability to work under pressure, maintain accuracy and meet deadlines. Ability to work with staff, participants and the public in a professional and concerned manner.

Other:

Ensure the safety of all staff, volunteers, visitors and individuals receiving services at Easter Seals. Act in compliance with Medical and Non-Medical Emergency Procedures. Assist individuals in evacuating building during emergency situations to include but not limited to: fire drills and external disaster drills. Specific duties to be assigned by immediate supervisor. Assume assigned responsibility for non-clinical duties during disaster and/or drills including but not limited to safety of files/office areas, closure of doors. Successful completion of background process which includes: Local background check, Level 2 clearance (FBI, FDLE), clear TB test, medical clearance, drug test and reference checks. Work a flexible schedule as required. Other related duties as necessary to ensure the smooth running and efficiency of Easter Seals South Florida as a whole.

Location:

1475 NW 14 Ave, Miami, FL 33125

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$23.65 - $24.33 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person