What are the responsibilities and job description for the Classroom Behavior Specialist/Milieu Counselor position at The Baker Center for Children and Families?
Manville School
Classroom Behavior Specialist/Milieu Counselor
The Baker Center for Children and Families (formerly: Judge Baker Children’s Center) established in 1917. The Baker Center for Children and Families, “JBCC” is dedicated to improving the lives of children and adolescents whose mental health problems threaten to limit their potential. JBCC was named in honor of the Boston Juvenile court’s first Judge Harvey Humphrey Baker, a visionary in child welfare. Judge Harvey Baker was among the first to advocate a system based on understanding and treatment to help troubled youth, rather than one using punishment or incarceration. Today, integrating education, service, research, and training, The Baker Center for Children and Families has become a national leader in the field of children’s mental health.
Make an impact in children’s welfare, while learning and utilizing critical thinking in a highly supportive work environment! The Baker Center for Children and Families has an exciting Full-Time Classroom Behavior Specialist/Milieu Counselor working in our Boston location! Only full-time candidates will be considered.
ABOUT MANVILLE SCHOOL
Manville School, a program of the Baker Center for Children and Families, is a therapeutic day school providing special education, clinical, and behavioral support for students in kindergarten through tenth grade with complex social-emotional, behavioral, and learning needs.
Manville provides services for up to 115 students from over 50 school districts in the greater Boston area, and has approximately 100 educational, clinical, and behavioral staff members. Manville integrates comprehensive, evidence-based clinical services, innovative educational programming, and tiered behavioral supports to ensure that students with unique needs experience social-emotional development and academic success. For more information on Manville School, visit bakercenter.org/manville.
Manville School believes that all of its members - including students, staff, and caregivers - have a right to feel safe, seen, and respected. Manville School values and celebrates all identities and a community of diversity and belonging for all.
For more information on the Baker Center for Children and Families, please visit: www.bakercenter.org.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?
- The opportunity to work with children, in a fun, supportive, collaborative work environment with other passionate, talented, hard-working individuals!
- Gain experience and further your career in a highly regarded, reputable organization.
- Work in a supportive, collegial, and collaborative atmosphere
- Exposure to a variety of educational disciplines and methods through engaging professional development
- Mentorship and supervision to support in your professional growth, including licensure when possible.
- Ability to enjoy summers off or earn an additional 10% of your salary by working in a 5-week, 20-day Summer Program.
If so, we’d like to talk with you!!!
Classroom Behavior Specialist/Milieu Counselor
Summary:
As a member of a three-person, multidisciplinary classroom team, the Classroom Behavior Specialist/Milieu Counselor ensures that students are assisted using effective behavioral support strategies. The Classroom Behavior Specialist/Milieu Counselor utilizes positive behavior interventions, behavior analytic principles, and strong relationships to support students in all daily activities. This individual provides active supervision both within and outside of the classroom, models social interactions between students, and intervenes effectively in periods of behavioral dysregulation. Additionally, the Classroom Behavior Specialist/Milieu Counselor collects and analyzes daily behavioral data, completes necessary reports, and collaborates in the implementation of behavior support plans.
This self-motivated individual communicates clearly, maintains calm, and has an enthusiastic approach to their work.
If this sounds like you, we are eager to meet you and have you as a member of our team at Manville School!
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Working with a classroom team made up of a Special Education Teacher and Assistant Teacher, the Classroom Behavior Specialist/Milieu Counselor creates a respectful, safe, and inclusive environment for the six to ten students in their classroom.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 1 year of Special education experience preferred.
- 1 year(s) of related experience working with children/adolescents.
- Strong communication, behavioral support skills, empathy, and curiosity.
- Must be flexible and able to respond to behavioral challenges quickly and safely.
- A Bachelor’s Degree is preferred, though not required.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, interpersonal skills, ethics, and cultural sensitivity.
- Ability to lead and manage in crisis situations.
- Commitment to working in an integrity-driven environment.
We offer Medical (Blue Cross/Blue Shield), Dental and Vision options; 50% discount on monthly MBTA passes, immediate enrollment into retirement, with company contribution (4%) and match up to (4%) after 2 years of employment. We offer opportunities to get involve in various department/organization improvement committees and activities.
THE PRECEDING STATEMENT SHALL NOT BE CONSIDERED A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF ALL THE WORK REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB. THERE MAY BE OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE THE PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION AND TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF JUDGE BAKER CHILDREN’S CENTER.
Please apply with resume and cover letter.
Please apply with resume and cover letter.
Diverse and multilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.
EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT: Exempt
FULL-TIME/PART-TIME: Full-Time
SALARY: $42,000 - $50,000
OPEN DATE: Ongoing until filled
OPEN DATE: Ongoing until filled
SCHEDULE: 8-hour, day shift, Monday to Friday
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This is a benefit-eligible position.
Ability to commute/relocate: Boston: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required).
Salary : $42,000 - $50,000