at SEK-CAP in Girard, Kansas, United States
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
Behavior Interventionist (Bl) is responsible for assessing students with behavioral issues, collecting data on students, working with parents, teachers, family advocates, coaches, mental health partners, and special education partners to devise or support an existing plan or strategies. Bl observes teacher and child interactions to evaluate effectiveness of the behavioral plan. Bl provides on-site intervention strategies and supports implementation of the behavior plans. Bl supports the use of Positive Behavior Support and Conscious Discipline techniques in the classroom. Bl provides support to parents in implementing Positive Behavior Support and Conscious Discipline techniques. Bl documents results of observations, collects data, and enters data to show progress towards meeting established social emotional goals which lead to school readiness.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with area mental health providers to support the implementation of mental health programming.
- Collaborate with local community agencies and providers to ensure comprehensive services that meet family needs; promote family and community volunteer involvement.
- Advocate for SEK-CAP within the community and support the agency's mission, values, and strategic goals.
- Coordinate meetings and conferences with teaching staff, parents, family advocates, and contracted providers alongside the Mental Health Manager.
- Observe teacher-child interactions regularly to provide targeted support.
- Apply Positive Behavior Support and Conscious Discipline strategies to enhance children's social-emotional skills and model them to staff and families.
- Collaborate with mental health consultants, teaching staff and the Lead Instructional Coach to provide a cohesive approach to developing support plans.
- Maintain knowledge of early childhood development theories and best practices.
- Support staff in developing individualized strategies and behavior support plans in collaboration with instructional coaches.
- Collect and analyze data on those strategies to assess and adjust their effectiveness.
- Identify and help eliminate barriers that hinder parents' ability to serve as their child's first teacher.
- Maintain understanding of policies and procedures related to mental health referrals and special education implementation.
- Track and report data on the provision and outcomes of mental health and special education services
- Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and policies, including Head Start Performance Standards, CACFP, the Head Start Act, SEK-CAP procedures, and Kansas childcare licensing.
- Uphold all confidentiality and privacy expectations regarding client and staff information.
- Report any suspected child abuse or neglect as a mandated reporter under Early Head Start/Head Start standards.
- Attend all required in-service training, staff meetings, and professional development sessions.
- Work flexible hours to meet student needs.
- Support management directives and organizational decisions through words and actions.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
