Behavior Specialist - Mid Florida Community Services

POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for the implementation of behavioral support services to assist the development of children’s behavior and soci...

JOB STANDARDS:

Education: Bachelor Degree in psychology, social work, guidance counseling, or related field.

Experience: Three years of experience in mental health or behavior analysis, preferably working with young children.

Licenses & Certifications: Valid Florida driver’s license and be insurable by Company’s current carrier. Subject to Federal, State and Local legal requirements/background checks/clearance for working with children.

CRITICAL SKILLS, ABILITIES, & EXPERTISE:

Physical Requirements: These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Sitting, standing for long periods of time, use of fingers, arms, hands and legs and voice/talking are constant. Good eyesight (correctable) and hearing (correctable) are essential. Squatting, walking, handling, grasping, stretching/reaching, bending at the waist, driving and light lifting and/or carrying (up to 15 lbs.) are frequent. Pushing, pulling, kneeling, balancing, turning,feeling, medium lifting and/or carrying (up to 50 lbs.) are occasional. Playing with children, which may include hopping, skipping, jumping, dancing, and twisting are occasional. Must have ability to get up from a seated position on the floor or a low chair without hesitation.

Equipment: Computer, facsimile, copy machine, calculator, multi-line phone and other small office and instructional equipment and vehicle.

Skills & Expertise: Ability to work with limited direction. Knowledge of organizational methods. Skills in completing work with a high degree of accuracy. Skill in implementing policies, procedures and/or systems for best practice.Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing. Ability to establish effective working relationships withpeople, including coworkers, parents and children. Ability to analyze and interpret data. Ability to use and operate a personal computer. Skill in public speaking. Ability to work with children with special needs. Ability to maintain childand parent confidentiality. Knowledge of varying screening and assessment tools and ability to administer such tools.

ENVIRONMENTAL JOB FACTORS:

Job Location: Primary location is the Head Start facilities in Volusia, Sumter or Hernando county. Occasional travel to other counties.

Work Environment: While performing the responsibilities of the position, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the employee will encounter. Office environment and working alone and withothers frequently. Working with office equipment is frequent. Occasionally outdoors and operates a vehicle.