Job Description:

The YMCA of Snohomish County is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Behavior Specialist to support the emotional and social development of children attending our program. As a Behavior Specialist working in a School-Age Care Program, you will play a vital role in creating a positive and inclusive environment for children. Your primary focus will be to support children with behavioral challenges and promote their social and emotional development.

The Y is the leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community by connecting all people to their potential, purpose and each other. Working locally, we focus on empowering young people, improving health and well-being, and inspiring action in and across communities. By bringing together people from different backgrounds, perspectives and generations, we ensure that we all have access to the opportunities, relationships and resources necessary to learn, grow and thrive

Come to work each day knowing that what you do has an impact on the lives of the people in your community. At the Y, we invite you to develop your skills, realize your leadership potential, and discover a position that is truly much more than a job. Plus, there is always room to grow at the Y!

Availability: Monday-Friday; Hours will vary based on school/branch. Must be available for shifts between 6:00am-6:30 pm.

What you will do at the Y:

This is an in-person, Full-Time role working within our before and after school programs during the school year and within one of our summer camps during the summer. Shifts are a combination of AM programming (6:30/7am to start of school) and afternoon programming (end of the school day to 6:30pm M-F) with mid- day shift on no school and break days. The position will support multiple locations and will be asked to work at and/or substitute at nearby sites when needed. Hours and shifts are determined by the school schedules.

This position is grant funded through December 2024.

What you'll get from working at The Y

FREE family YMCA membership
Education Advance: Up to $2,000 per year*
FREE training offered for all positions and get paid while you train for your job!
Flexible work schedules and a family-friendly environment.
50% off ECE child care for Full-Time staff (and their dependents).
100% off specific programs and services for Full-Time staff (and their dependents) that include:

School Age Child Care, licensed Discovery Camp, Day Camps, 1 session of Overnight Camp, Family Camps, group swim lessons, youth sports, & youth leadership programs

Competitive benefits package for Full-Time staff.
Two medical plans to choose from: One is FREE for employee.
Dental plan is FREE for employee.
Life and long term disability with medical and dental insurance begin on the first of the month after start date.
2 weeks paid time off accrued per year to start (accrual increases with years of service) and 8 paid holidays for full-time staff.
Sick Pay accrued at rate of one hour for every 40 hours worked.
Tax-Deferred retirement account & Roth retirement account available to all employees.
403a Retirement investing account paid at 12% annual compensation after 2 years of service (minimum 1,000 hours worked in each year).
FREE Employee Assistance Program.
Cheery, dynamic, cause-driven work environment, like no other!
We promote from within often. Enjoy your career at our Y!
Opportunity to grow: When you work at the Y, you will be encouraged to try new things and grow your career. We have a solid reputation for hiring good people who do great things.

*Eligibility requirements apply

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

Conduct small group or individual activities and interventions related to behavioral, personal, and social and emotional issues
Assists in handling participant behavior management problems and in resolving concerns and personal issues. Follows up with staff to provide preventative measures.
Advises staff in preventative behavior management and healthy response to escalated behavior issues
Provides classroom/learning center guidance and techniques for successful behavior
Provides short term, immediate participant crisis intervention and follow up consultation with parents, including safety planning, behavior modification planning.
Keep an organized record of behavioral interventions utilized on site.

Knowledge:

Best practice in area of counseling/guidance programs and strategies that are developmentally appropriate, evidenced base, and support the overall comprehensive counseling model
Principles, methods, techniques, strategies, and trends in educational, vocational, social, and emotional counseling
Social service and youth service agencies in the local area
Social, emotional, and behavioral characteristics of students
Support participants with needs in mild to intermediate intervention
Principles, goals and objectives of youth serving organizations

Skills and Abilities:

Assist students in effectively analyzing and developing alternative solutions to behavioral, educational, social, and emotional concern
Demonstrate exceptional interpersonal communication skills in a variety of situations and with a variety of audiences
Understand and carry out oral and written directions with minimal accountability controls
Inspire confidence and trust in others
Provide conflict resolution and mediation support

Qualifications:

A. or B.S. in social work, education, psychology, or related field services preferred
MSW or MA/MS in social services desired
Experience assisting students and families with mental health and social programs
Experience and/or training with cultural and learning diversity
The ability to speak and write Spanish is highly desirable

Y Culture:

Build relationships with a diverse membership base in culturally responsive ways, connect members with one another and to the YMCA
Exhibit Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility
Complete required training and certifications within established guidelines
Arrive on time ready for shift, clock in/out within timekeeping system

Embrace Team Leader Core Competencies:
Mission Advancement:

Models and teaches the Y's values
Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to improving lives
Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition
Cultivates relationships to support fundraising

Collaboration:

Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives
Builds relationships to create small communities
Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict
Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience
Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support

Operational Effectiveness:

Provides others with frameworks for making decisions
Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities
Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team
Effectively creates and manages budgets
Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress

Personal Growth:

Shares new insights
Facilitates change; models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change
Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance
Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology

The full range of the pay grade for this position is $22.25-$34.40.

Our Commitment to Inclusion:
The Y is made up of people of all ages and from every walk of life, working side by side to strengthen communities. Together we work to ensure that everyone, regardless of ability, age, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, ideology, income, national origin, race or sexual orientation, has the opportunity to reach their full potential with dignity. Our core values are caring, honesty, respect and responsibility--they guide everything we do.
We look forward to having you on our YMCA team!
*The YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer that celebrates diversity at all levels of our organization!

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