What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavior Specialist Supervisor position at Catholic Charities of Baltimore?
Salary: $54,000
Villa Maria School is seeking a Behavior Specialist Supervisor who can coordinate crisis prevention and intervention support services for Villa Maria School. Works alongside and supervises the Behavioral Specialist staff to ensure that competent staff are available to prevent and respond to crisis situations utilizing the Therapeutic Crisis Intervention model.
The work schedule is 37.5 hours per week. Monday-Friday 8:30am-4pm
JOB DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Respects children’s and family’s rights by recognizing the dignity of each individual, encouraging their participation in problem solving and decision making and maintaining the confidentiality of all client information.
- Responsible for managing and directing work of others, including recruiting new hires, onboarding new staff, conducting performance reviews as well as individual and group supervision meetings.
- Follows trauma informed care philosophy, and Children and Residential Experiences (CARE) model to influence and guide all interactions with youth, families, and colleagues and actively participates in the integration of these principles.
- Deals tactfully and effectively with people both inter and intra departmentally. Utilizes effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma and five years experience working with children, 2 years of which are in a leadership or supervisory role. Bachelor’s Degree in Mental Health or related field is preferred. Prior experience as a Behavioral Specialist is preferred.
- Requires physical ability to intervene and restrain children in crisis situations including the ability to run, lift and escort children to another location.
- Driving (Agency vehicle) is required for this position. Driver must be at least 21 years of age, with a minimum of 2 years of driving experience, and a valid driver’s license issued by the state of residence. There can be no state-issued restrictions on the licenses that would impede a driver’s ability to operate the vehicle as required by the Agency, and there must not be more than three (3) points on their driving record.
SKILS/COMPETENCIES:
- Effective supervisory skills including supervision, motivation, scheduling, staff development, evaluation of staff competency.
- Ability to work effectively as a member of multi-disciplinary team.
- Requires knowledge of therapeutic crisis intervention techniques. The ability to apply effective discipline and behavior management techniques. Must have the demonstrated ability to relate effectively to severely emotionally disabled children in a sensitive, understanding, and insightful manner.
- Requires effective oral and written communication skills. Must be able to assess and record information accurately in various documents. Requires good listening skills for interactions with staff and clients often in stressful situations.
- Requires knowledge of policies and procedures related to the Behavioral Specialist function and crisis interventions. Must possess the ability to use all physical intervention techniques with children.
- Ability to effectively utilize computer systems and software required to effectively perform position functions.
We offer a wide range of benefits to meet the ever-changing needs of our employees including but not limited to:
- Health/Dental/Vision
- Vacation/sick/holiday pay
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with a discretionary employer contribution
- Tuition Advancement
- Paid Parental Leave
Join Catholic Charities of Baltimore where you will be an important member of a trauma-informed care organization that promotes a culture of safety, empowerment, healing, and self-care, and that believes that every person has infinite worth and promise.
Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer
Salary : $54,000
