Behavior Interventionist at UNITED COUNSELING SERVICE OF BENNINGTON COUNTY INC – Bennington, Vermont

Description: Why join UCS?Since 1958, United Counseling Service (UCS) has been dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to individuals and families in our community. Through a wide range of programs, services, and educational opportunities, we strive to meet the diverse needs of those we serve. Our team includes professionals from various fields, including administration, clinical services, nursing, education, case management, psychiatry, and direct support, working across 17 facilities throughout Bennington County.As a proud affiliate of Vermont Care Partners—a statewide network of 16 non-profit community-based agencies—we deliver comprehensive mental health, substance use, and intellectual and developmental services across Vermont. We are currently seeking compassionate, motivated team players to join us in making a positive impact and building a stronger community.
UCS Offers Generous Benefits· Competitive pay· Generous paid time off· Medical, dental, and vision insurance· Retirement plan with employer match· Employer paid life insurance· Employer paid short term and long-term disability insurance· Employee Assistance Program· Career development opportunities· Free clinical supervision towards licensure· Loan repayment and tuition assistance program· Award winning worksite wellness program· An inclusive workplace supported by an active Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging committee.· Rewarding experience making a difference in the community.
We believe a dynamic and inclusive workforce will strengthen our organization and enhance the services we provide. Therefore, it is our goal to hire a diverse workforce and cultivate a culture where our employees feel accepted and included, hold a valued place within our organization and are equally able to contribute to their fullest extent, assisting in fulfilling our mission of building a stronger community.

OBJECTIVE/PURPOSE:

Under the direction of the Mental Health and Disabilities Coordinator, the Behavioral Interventionist provides behavioral support, intervention and case management to clients in order to facilitate their positive adjustment to the classroom expectations, and to strengthen the connection between home, school and the community.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collect and document information necessary to perform Functional Behavior Assessments on students with complex behavioral challenges.
• Develop positive behavior intervention plans for individual students.
• Train necessary staff to implement Positive Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Maintain appropriate records for the purpose of continuous progress monitoring.
• Provide training for Staff in data collection and documentation of various behavior interventions.
• Participate as a member of educational teams to design, implement and oversee behavior interventions within the classroom and school.
• Communicate with and engage parents in the implementation of behavioral interventions as appropriate.
• Work directly with students in classroom and/or other environments, as necessary, to model behavior intervention strategies for staff.
• Provide direct instruction to students in social skills, self-regulation strategies.
• Support the value of education and the philosophy and mission of Head Start
• Participates as a member of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) team as appropriate.
• Perform such other tasks and assume other responsibilities as the supervisor may assign.

DIRECT SERVICE: Assists students with emotional and/or behavioral difficulties in their efforts to participate in school. Teaches appropriate social skills and coping skills to students who have had limited success in school and society in general. Helps classroom staff with students experiencing a loss of emotional or behavioral control.

CASE MANAGEMENT & SPECIALIZED REHABILITATION: Coordinates services on behalf of students and acts as a liaison between school, home and other community supports. Acts as an information conduit to teach social skills related to various community settings that the students habituate.

CONSULTATION: Consults with school personnel about student behavior and assists in the development of behavioral plans for students in the program. Provides consultation to parents and other service providers as needed.

RECORD-KEEPING: Complies with all UCS documentation requirements including clinical paperwork and time sheets.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in related field
• Valid Driver's license
• Reliable transportation

Requirements: