Behavior Coach- PT at Safe Children Coalition Inc – Sarasota, Florida

Join Our Team and Make a Difference!

Are you passionate about building relationships, communicating effectively and fostering a positive attitude?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Safe Children Coalition as part of our Behavior Coach!

Purpose of the Role: As a Behavior Coach, you will work on a youth-care team to address safety, supervision, instruction, practical care, behavior modification, and role modeling for residents. Assists with implementation of service plans. Helps to create a residential environment that ensures public safety while motivating residents to excel behaviorally, academically, socially, and physically.

What You'll Do:

• Provides awake supervision for residents to ensure safety and monitor behavior (including meals).
• Maintains a structured, consistent, orderly program according to schedule.
• Adheres to and enforces program rules and policies and applies behavior management system.
• Guides residents, teaches, and participates with residents in an assortment of activities including outings, facility and equipment cleaning, grounds maintenance, equipment relocation, life skills, homework, time management, meal preparation, and other events.
• Participates in Adventure-Based Counseling (ABC) activities, as applicable.
• Serves as a positive role model for residents.
• Prevents resident altercations and elopements through early intervention and use of behavior modification techniques.
• Completes accurate, legible documentation in a timely manner.
• Implements and documents BHOS interventions/activities/responses as appropriate.
• Meets with residents on a regular basis to discuss, plan, evaluate, and give feedback regarding goal progress, address behavior and or attitude problems.
• Maintains cleanliness of facility and campus.
• Transports residents as necessary, according to Association policies on transportation of Clients.
• Attend staff meetings and Case Reviews as needed.
• Meets annual training requirements established by Department of Juvenile Justice Standards, if applicable.

Why Join Us?

Be Part of a Mission-Driven Team: Knowledge in planning, coordination and proper procedures/protocols.

Make a Real Difference: Your work will help strengthen organizational effectiveness.

Growth Opportunities: Expand your skills and advance your career in a supportive environment.

A Comprehensive Benefits Package:

5 weeks of PTO accruals available during the first year of employment

12 paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program (“EAP”)

Professional Development

Health Benefits with Shared Premium Contributions:

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) retirement- 3% company match

Education and Experience:

Minimum high school graduate/equivalent or has attained a higher level of education. Experience working with at-risk youth preferred.

List of Other Minimum Requirements:

Current CPR and First Aid certifications or obtain within 30 days of hire. Possess a Florida driver's license and meet the authorized driver qualifications as set forth by the Association and its insurance carrier. To maintain employment staff must work a minimum of 1 shift every 30 days. Exception requires approval of management

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're ready to use your skills to make a meaningful change and are passionate about helping people, we want to hear from you!

Apply today and become a part of our mission to serve!