Behavioral Specialist

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Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS)is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCSis a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community.Weoffer a team-oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively.As a service-oriented organization, we never waver in our commitment to our Corps.

This position is located atMCAS Cherry Point, NC.Candidates selected for this position will serve as aBehavioral Specialist.

Assessment Questions: Please complete and either add to your resume OR add as a separate attachment.

1. Describe your knowledge of Conscious Discipline principles and how they apply specifically to a preschool/school age classroom environment to include experience using both formal and informal tools to track behaviors and their underlying meaning.
2. Describe your knowledge/experience of working with Kids Included Together and your understanding of the Pyramid Model of Support as it applies to preschool/school age environments.
3. What is your vision of team support for both caregivers and children displaying challenging behaviors within Child Development Center or School Age Care programs?
4. What is your experience regarding adult learning and ability to train, coach, and mentor caregivers who support children with challenging behaviors?

## Major Duties

The Behavior Specialist Consultant works proactively to build the capacity of families and direct care Professionals in both preventing and responding to challenging behaviors and reactively in formulating appropriate responses to challenging behaviors. A majority of the position duties are performed within the CYP to (1) provide CYP with observations and recommendations regarding social-emotional environments and assist in identifying participants (children and youth) who require special assistance for behavior, social-emotional, or developmental needs, (2) help CYP teams implement curricula regarding conflict resolution, emotional regulation, and social skills development (3) lead and facilitate the USMC Behavior Support Process as a member of the Accommodations Collaboration Team (ACT) and the Inclusion Action Team (IAT), (4) assist staff in positive behavior guidance and promoting optimal social-emotional development. The CYP responsibilities are grouped into categories, including classroom and program support, non-clinical assessment, training, compliance, and additional responsibilities. Each is described below.

CLASSROOM/PROGRAM SUPPORT
Serves as a liaison with mental health providers and special education systems in the community, as applicable. Assists CYP Professionals to facilitate and maintain calming and predictable classroom environments within the program. Assists in preventing challenging behaviors by teaching the Pyramid Model and the use of pyramid strategies. Provides a climate that promotes positive social-emotional development. Role models appropriate strategies for responding to participant behavior, including how to use redirection and de-escalation strategies effectively. Supports the implementation of social-emotional and self-regulation curriculum and activities. Provides classroom and Family Child Care (FCC) home observations and recommendations regarding social-emotional environments to assist in identifying children who require special assistance for behavior, emotional, or developmental needs. Provides assistance to the Exceptional Family Member Program and the School Liaison Program as needed or upon request.

NON-CLINICAL ASSESSMENT
Implements appropriate screening mechanisms for behavior and soci l emotional needs. Assists direct care Professionals in recognizing and responding appropriately to participants displaying challenging or unsafe behaviors. Provides appropriate resources and referrals to counseling services as needed. Observes in program settings throughout all hours of operation to assess CYP . Ensures Behavior Tracking Tools (BTT) are applied, providing training and coaching as needed. Provides observation of specific children and develops written support strategies utilizing a team approach to assist CYP Professionals in positive behavior support and promoting optimal social-emotional development. Completes Observation and Debrief Tools, provides feedback to CYP Professionals, and makes recommendations to the Director. Maintains documentation related to non-clinical assessments, observations, and behavior support plans.

TRAINING AND COACHING:
Develops a training and coaching plan to help CYP Professionals implement the Behavior Support Process. Actively teaches and coaches developmentally appropriate social skills, conflict resolution, and emotional regulation. Develops, refines and maintains a timely menu of training topics and curricula aimed at improving the competency of CYP Professionals in promoting the social and emotional development of participants. Facilitates the delivery of training to CYP Professionals, either by providing training directly or arranging for other competent trainers.

COMPLIANCE:
Ensures compliance with all United States Marine Corps (USMC), Department of Defense (DoD), State, and Federal policies. Takes action to implement recommendations or correct deficiencies resulting from inspections or accreditation visits. Implements and supports policies and procedures to ensure compliance with health, fire, safety, facility, and program regulatory guidance and standards. Responsible for compliance with child abuse and neglect reporting requirements. Carries out Equal Employment Opportunity policies and communicates support of those policies to CYP Professionals.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Serves as a mandatory reporter as prescribed by local policy in the case of suspected incidences of child abuse and neglect. Performs other duties as assigned. May work a fluctuating work schedule to complete work assignments outside of the typical work hours.

MINIMUMQualifications

(1) A masters degree (preferred) in Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, or Behavioral Science or a related field of study AND 2 years of Professional experience working with children and/or youth. Education or training focused on Behavior Intervention is required.
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(2) A 4-year degree in Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, or Behavioral Science or related field of study AND 3 years of full-time experience working with children and/or youth. Education or training focused on Behavior Intervention is required.

Must be able to obtain and maintain TIER-1 Child Care (CNACI) background checks which are required for positions that involve working with children under 18 years of age. Must pass a pre-employment physical and annual physical, thereafter, provide evidence of immunization and be free from communicable disea
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