1. “Behavior Intervention Specialist - EXCEL
Fremont
LINCOLN CHILD CENTER
Lincoln Child Center
enables vulnerable and emotionally troubled children and their families to lead
independent and fulfilling lives.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Behavior Intervention Specialist -
Intensive
PROGRAM: EXCEL - Fremont
ACCOUNTABILITY: Program Manager
JOB SUMMARY:
The Behavior
Intervention Specialist (BIS) implements a high quality, comprehensive and
individualized intervention program to assist children with appropriate
behavior within their school, their home, and their community. Exercising
independent and discretionary decision making, the BIS works with individual
families on issues relating to the clients' individualized treatment plans. The
BIS utilizes community resources and local professionals to develop a strong
quality program for each client, monitors all data to determine effectiveness
of program and completes assigned documentation consistent with program
guidelines and Medi-Cal regulations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ability to work
collaboratively with members of inter-disciplinary teams; and ability to
provide ongoing clinical consultation to assigned staff.
Demonstrated awareness
of, sensitivity to and competence in dealing with cultural and socioeconomic
diversity of client population.
The willingness and the
ability to be trained, using our therapeutic and relationship-building
philosophy that includes Collaborative Problem-Solving, Life Space Crisis
Intervention (LSCI), Positive Behavioral Intervention, and SAFE Environments
training programs.
Use clinical insights,
educational motivational techniques and commitment to excellence to promote
clients' growth;
Develop a safe and
successful positive behavior plan designed to reduce the number of disruptive
behaviors in the classroom and the community;
Co-facilitate
therapeutic groups for clients;
Provide milieu-based
supervision for children individually and in groups at all times, assisting
each child in working with a group and in handling individual problems;
Provide solution-focused
counseling and crisis intervention to clients throughout school day;
Develop and implement
effective behavioral management techniques consistent with goals and treatment
plans and Lincoln Child Center philosophy;
Must be able to physically
manage acting out behavior of children ages 6-17 years utilizing authorized
physical intervention protocols;
Initiate, plan and
implement client outings into the community in order to expose clients to broad
range of experiences and promote positive interaction with the community;
Work under the direction
of site clinician and site manager to provide on-going family contact and
quality support services linking child and family with well researched,
relevant and affordable community resources and services;
Participate actively in
all team meetings, staff meetings, individual and group supervision meetings
and school meetings (IEP, SST, SART, etc.) as requested and collaborate
proactively with treatment team to deliver quality mental health services to
clients and families;
Develop relationships
and ongoing communication with teachers and other staff; provide concrete
strategies for positive and feasible individual and class intervention
strategies that are in line with client treatment and goals;
Participate in
development and implementation of summer program for clients and in cross-site
projects (i.e. holiday gift drive, Thanksgiving dinner, etc.);
Participate in on-going
training on intervention techniques and life-skills curriculum;
Complete all Medi-Cal
documentation in accordance with regulations. Develop and administer outcome
measurements to ensure quality of service and implementation of individualized
treatment plans;
Enrich class and
student's instructional programs to meet their individual instructional and
treatment needs, goals and interests using Lincoln Child Center and community
resources; and
Maintain all appropriate
records including crisis intervention files and/or incident reports, behavioral
tracking forms, lesson plans consistent with IEP goals and objectives,
attendance records, clinical notes and other records as required;
INTENSIVE DUTIES:
Be dedicated to a single
milieu/classroom environment of 10-12 emotionally disturbed designated students
an entire school day with one or fewer LCC staff to provide relief or support;
Be directly responsible
for intensive crisis and behavioral management, and behavioral support service
delivery, including hands on, in similar environment;
Maintenance of ongoing
service documentation for same service model, with all documentation having to
occur after school hours;
Display an exemplary
level of professional coordination with external constituents including non-LCC
teaching staff, district administration, and school site administrative
leadership.
Exhibit independent
professional decision making on a moment-to-moment basis without immediately
available consultation with fellow LCC staff.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
Attend required meetings
as assigned;
Follow agency policies
and procedures;
Participate in Lincoln
Child Center in-service training programs;
Understand and follow
all Lincoln Child Center safety policies, procedures and rules. Perform all job
duties safely. Attend all required safety training sessions. Identify and
immediately report all workplace hazards, safety rule violations, near misses,
and work-related injuries; and
Perform other duties as
assigned.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
BA or BS degree from an
accredited college or university, preferably with a major in a behavioral
science subject and four (4) years documented mental health experience;
Spanish speaking a plus;
Demonstrated awareness
of, sensitivity to and competence in dealing with cultural and socioeconomic
diversity of client population;
Good written and verbal
communication skills;
The ability to relate
effectively and professionally with children, supervisor, co-workers and staff;
Valid California
driver's license, a clear driving record and personal vehicle insurance
coverage; and
Availability of a
personal vehicle in good working condition to be used on Lincoln Child Center
business.
Must meet eligibility
requirements to bill for Medi-Cal services
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The willingness and the
ability to be first aid and CPR trained; and
A high degree of
physical fitness with the ability to run, jump, bend, stoop, kneel, drop to one
knee and get back up.
SPECIFIC SKILLS:
A commitment to
empowering others to solve their own problems;
Valuing a nurturing
family as the ideal environment for a person;
A conviction about the
capacity of people to grow and change;
The ability to establish
a respectful relationship with persons served to help them gain skills and
confidence;
The ability to work
collaboratively with other personnel and/or service providers or professionals;
The capacity to maintain
a helping role and to intervene appropriately to meet service goals; and
The ability to set
appropriate limits.
CLASSIFICATION:
Regular, full-time, non-exempt, benefited position.
SCHEDULE: Flexible schedule
based on program needs. Full-time or part-time employees scheduled for a
minimum of 20 hours per week are eligible for benefits.
AFFILIATION:
Union.
COMPENSATION:
Union Salary Scale.
BENEFITS: Competitive benefits
package available “
I would really love to have this position, I
would have the opportunity to work with children in the field of intervention
with I have over 17 years of experience doing so. I also have many years of
experience working with children who have behavior and or personality issues,
for some reason I have an abundance of patience, compassion, but firm stand on
working with children as such and their families with best workable solutions
coping skills. I believe that would also feel comfortable with this position because
I do have a bachelor’s degree in social work, and I think that my degree and
early childhood studies with mesh with this particular position. I believe that I have good verbal skills and
have lead numerous meeting as well as the coordinator of those meetings,
writing is NOT my favorite subject, but I have had to write several education
reports for my previous job and for the children’s court. Although this position does not note a
specific salary, this organization offers a Union Membership which I like and was familiar with in my hometown. When
I moved to New Mexico I was extremely surprised to know that most places in New
Mexico did not utilize or support unions. I am very much aware of cultural
differences and am willing to advance in knowing more about this subject. I can
speak, write, and understand Spanish. I am also familiar with ASL American Sign
Language. The one thing that I felt might be a small problems is the physical
part, at this point I am able to sit on the floor with young children, run and
jump as well but not sure how long this is going to last, I am getting older.
Hopefully I will be able to do as my grandmother did she was 85 years young and
was still working with individuals with disabilities. I like the fact that this
job offers benefits, however, I would need to know what benefit package(s) they
offer.
2.
“Community Living Specialist -
Behavioral Health
Youth Advocate Programs,
Inc. - Houston, TX
Harris County Advocate
Programs – Behavioral Health (part of Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.) is hiring
people with a Bachelor’s degree in a human services-related field, such as
psychology, social work, rehabilitation, counseling, sociology, human growth
and development, special education, educational psychology, early childhood
education, and early childhood intervention, to serve as Community Living
Specialists.
HCAP-BH’s mission is to
help At-Risk youth ages 3-18 avoid institutionalization in a hospital,
residential treatment center, or incarceration.
The job is 10-30 hours
per week and pays $10-15 per hour, depending upon the duties. Applicants MUST
have flexible schedules to be available during various times to meet the needs
of clients and families. The CLS works closely with MHMR, therapists, and
community members to provide the youth and family with services to attain this
goal. CLS will be supervised weekly, and will learn a great deal about
community resources, case management, networking, mental heal.”
I think that my heart will always want to take
on the advocacy positions for children and their families. I think what is
really drawing me to this particular position is this organization’s mission
statement: “HCAP-BH’s mission is to help At-Risk youth ages 3-18 avoid
institutionalization in a hospital, residential treatment center, or
incarceration.” I do not necessarily
want to do the “incarceration part.” However, every job has it’s not so
pleasant part. Nevertheless, I do have experience working with the juvenile/probation
system in my community. At one time I was working with young male first time
felony offenders. I did not think I would appreciate working with this group,
but to my surprise I was drawn to the fact that some of those individuals, in which I was assigned to, in my
opinion, more than likely would have
traveled down a more of a positive road
had they had better parenting supervision/guidance. I also could appreciate
this particular job, because it is a part-time position. I want to continue with operating my own
childcare programs, so part time would work out great. Although this particular
position ask for someone with a Bachelor’s degree, I would not mind taking the
position with the understanding from the organization that I would be able to
advice to a Masters’ level position.
3.
“On-Call Early
Childhood Education Specialist(Job Number: 1300002369)
Description
Health,
Education & Social Programs
Education, Community & Social
Programs
Telecommute/ Home-Based
About
ICF International
ICF International (NASDAQ:ICFI) partners
with government and commercial clients to deliver professional services and
technology solutions in the energy, environment, and transportation; health,
education, and social programs; and homeland security and defense markets. The
firm combines passion for its work with industry expertise and innovative
analytics to produce compelling results throughout the entire program life
cycle, from research and analysis through implementation and improvement.
We
have a passionate commitment to our work and to helping our clients achieve
their objectives. We combine technical expertise with world-class analytics. We
provide room for entrepreneurial thinking and grass-roots innovation to achieve
compelling results for both our clients’ projects and our own company. All our
work is done in a professional, collegial, and intellectual environment that
allows individuals the latitude they need to perform work that parallels their
passions. Since 1969, ICF has been serving government at all levels, major
corporations, and multilateral institutions. More than 4,500 employees serve
these clients worldwide. ICF's website is http://www.icfi.com/.
Job Description:
ICF
International seeks an On-Call Early Childhood Education Specialist to work
within our Education, Community & Social Programs Division (ECSP). ICF's ECSP Division conducts technical
assistance, training, research, and evaluation projects in a wide range of
content areas including early education policy, quality improvement,
system-building, and assessment. We seek
an Expert Consultant to work on a variety of military projects. Our work focuses on providing comprehensive
early childhood technical assistance and innovative training based on the
latest research, data, and established best practices. The Expert Consultant would work closely with
our military clients and others to ensure that technical assistance and
deliverables provided is tailored and customized to the needs and requests.
Primary
responsibilities for this position will involve: researching available
resources, developing outlines and writing guidance, such as program manuals,
fact sheets and sample forms as assigned, developing and implanting training
and providing direct technical assistance on a large variety of military early
childhood topics. Candidates must have
extensive military and training experience, be excellent writers, outstanding
communicators, able to manage multiple tasks and timelines, be versed in a wide
variety of military early childhood topics, able to work on tasks independently
and maintain positive relationships
Basic
Qualifications:
Master's degree in education, early
education, early childhood, or related subject.
5 + years of experience working in a
military early childhood setting including Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, or
Navy.
10+ years of experience with providing
content knowledge on early childhood programs, curriculum standards, quality
standards, and assessment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
software (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and/or Access) is essential in this
fast-paced and client-oriented environment.
Experience working with multiple
stakeholder groups as a participant, content advisor, and technical assistance
provider.
Preferred
Experience/Skills:
Experience providing technical
assistance to State Education Agencies (SEA), State Child Care Administrators,
and/or other state leaders in early education.
Experience assisting states in building
effective early childhood systems.
Knowledge and understanding of:
State early learning and development
standards.
Principles and approaches to
appropriately assess young children’s knowledge and skills.
Principles and approaches to appropriately
assess program quality.
Professional
Skills:
Excellent verbal, interpersonal and
written communication skills
Strong analytical, problem-solving and
decision making capabilities
Team player with the ability to work in
a fast-paced environment
Ability to be flexible to handle
multiple priorities
Sound business ethics, including the
protection of proprietary and confidential information
Ability to apply detailed knowledge of
organizational procedures to make independent decisions and serve as a credible
resource for a senior management team
ICF
offers an excellent benefits package, an award winning talent development
program, and fosters a highly skilled, energized and empowered workforce.
ICF International is an Equal
Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/D/V
For a listing of
other career opportunities at ICF, please visit our Career Center at
www.icfi.com/careers/”
This particular job position does ask
that the individual have at least at least five years of military. Although I
have never enlisted in the military I have experience working at the New Mexico
Holloman Air Force Base. I was employed as a public relation specialist, and
when I was employed in the field of early intervention I was assigned to the
While Sands Missile Range Base In Las Cruces New Mexico I have over ten years
of working with military families with children who developmental delays. I
would love the chance of working outside the United States I have over “10+ years of experience with
providing content knowledge on early childhood programs, curriculum standards,
quality standards, and assessment”.
References
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