School Based Behavioral Technician

Media, PA
Full Time
Student (College)

Exciting News!!! Now through June 2024, CFF is offering a $500 sign on bonus*; $250 to be paid on the first check, $250 to be paid on the paycheck following 6 months of employment.

*Bonus amounts could be prorated based on number of hours worked

Position Description:

Child and Family Focus has partnered with DCIU to provide intensive behavioral and mental health supports to students placed in The County Alternative High School (TCA). The position of Behavior Manager will work with CFF team as well as DCIU teachers and staff in the classrooms to facilitate behavioral management and modification techniques. This position will work along with the students identified behavioral plans in an effort to decrease identified challenging behaviors. This is a 10-month school year-based position that will go between both the TCA campus as well as Aston as needed.

Qualifications:

Individuals who provide Individual Services through Intensive Behavioral Health Counseling services shall meet one of the following:

  • Bachelor’s degree in one of the following disciplines: counseling, psychology, social work, sociology, education, criminal justice, or other human service field
  • Licensed Registered Nurse a. PLUS one (1) year verified full-time paid experience working in direct care with children/adolescents.
  •  “Other” bachelor’s degree a. PLUS one (1) year verified full-time paid experience working in direct care with children/adolescents.
  •  Associate’s degree or sixty (60) credits toward a bachelor’s degree a. PLUS three (3) years verified full-time paid work experience working in direct care with children/adolescents.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Provide 1-to-1 support to the child, as well as educational team to address the therapeutic needs of the child, youth, or young adult using behavioral interventions and strategies as outlined in the student’s behavioral plan in the school setting.
  • Support problem-solving and skill development of the child, youth, or young adult.
  • Instruct children on how to understand, direct, interpret, manage, and control feelings and emotional responses to situations.
  • Support the development of improved decision-making skills to manage behavior.
  • Assist with the development of social skills and socially acceptable behaviors.
  • Instruct on stress reduction techniques.
  • Collect behavioral data.
  • Collaborate with team members including but not limited to: CFF School Based Outpatient team at DCIU, CFF School Based Behavioral Health team, DCIU administrators and educators, outside service providers, and parents/care givers.
  • Consult and obtain supervision biweekly.
  • Submit necessary proof of service delivery and billing documentation within the required timeframe.
  • Document case activity using an EMR system within the required timeframe. 
  • Participate in group supervisions monthly.
  • Use and implement the 5 core values of Trauma-Informed Care in all work practices - Safety, Trustworthiness, Choice, Collaboration, & Empowerment.
  • Complete other duties as assigned

Work Environment:

  • Work within in a school setting at The County Alternative High School and DCIU Aston Educational Center as needed.

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Hourly range of $17-18 an hour
  • Additional pay for ESY hours worked 
  • Annual Salary Increase and Bonus
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
  • Medical and Vision Benefits offered on first day of employment, 3 plan options offered by Independence Blue Cross
  • Dental Benefits offered on first day of employment, 2 plan options offered by Guardian
  • Ancillary Benefits offered on first day of employment, such as Accident, Critical Illness, Cancer, Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability and $50,000 Life Insurance Policy provided by CFF
  • 9 Paid Holidays
  • 7 days of Paid Time Off to use throughout the school year 
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement 
  • 401K plan with company match and profit sharing
  • Mileage and Expense reimbursement for travel and training
  • Clearance Reimbursement

*Bonus amounts could be prorated based on number of hours worked

CFF is an equal opportunity and drug free employer. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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