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This position provides support functions in implementing behavioral and mental health services in accordance with Head Start Program Performance Standards, Head Start Act, current service contracts and standard operating procedures. Provides program staff with options for obtaining mental health services according to the children and/or teacher need. Responsible for measuring goals and objectives of behavior support and coordinate Functional Assessments of Behavior. Implements classroom behavioral support services to assist the development of children's behavior and social/emotional skills.

Work is performed with independence under the supervision of a Sr. Behavioral Inclusion Specialist and is reviewed through conferences, records, file reviews, report and results achieved.

Duties may vary based on area of assignment. The following are representative duties, it is not the intent to capture all duties performed by this classification.

• Works with individual teachers, groups of teachers and/or the entire staff on issues and factors that can affect the development and implementation of interventions such as: crisis intervention, learning and collaboration.
• Facilitates team meetings that design Behavior Intervention Plans; addresses classroom organization/management, effective instruction, social skills instruction, and ethical issues; School-Wide Positive Behavioral Intervention and Support; and factors that affect the effectiveness of classroom environment.
• Trains staff in the behavioral and mental health services in accordance with Performance Standards, Head Start Act, current service contracts and standard operating procedures.
• Follows up on screenings/assessments indicating risk and provides consultation and training to teachers and/or families.
• Facilitates team meetings with the identified students teachers and parents for the purpose of completing a Functional Behavioral Assessment.
• Engages parents in the behavior intervention plans process and empowers parents by providing skills and techniques to support the positive child behavior development. Meets and counsels parents as needed.
• Develops community partnerships that support the mental health and well-being of the children and families served. Accesses and distributes community health resources. Participates in community meetings related to mental health needs.
• Records data, prepares and submits monthly services reports in data management system.
• Works collaboratively to coordinate Mental Health Service Advisory Committee meetings.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Counseling, Health, Psychology, Human Services, Early Childhood Education, Special Education, or closely related field and one (1) year of experience in human services, counseling the health field, childcare, special education or closely related area.

Certification as a Registered Behavior Technician within 18 months after hire.

Knowledge of the Head Start Performance Standards, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and American with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations.

Experience with school-based behavior management.

Experience with ChildPlus software.