Behavior Coach

Job Description

Job Description

Behavior Coach - BHRF

The behavior coach will provide behavioral support to members of Miss A’s by working with members to help them improve their lives with a focus on behavior and habit change. This coaching process typically involves self-analysis, goal setting, action planning, and, most importantly, behavioral follow-through. The behavior coach will meet member’s weekly unless a need for increased sessions is identified.

Responsibilities:

• The behavior coach will model, mentor and support members by working directly with them and Miss A’s BHTs.
• The behavior coach will focus on increasing skills to better meet the needs of the member with behavioral and/or emotional issues as outlined in their treatment plan.
• Work collaboratively with Miss A’s to identify members in need of early behavioral intervention.
• The behavior coach will develop plans and coach BHTs/parents in the implementation of the plan.
• Provide small group social thinking and mindfulness instruction to members involved in behavior coaching.
• Collaborate with Miss A’s on problematic behaviors to ensure members success.
• Collect and summarize behavioral data collaboratively with Miss A’s.
• Make recommendations about adjustments that should be made in the treatment plan/program to support and meet member need.
• Assist with crisis intervention and prevention as needed.
• Model behavior management strategies for BHTs/parents for successfully addressing challenging behavior.
• Complete all reporting requirements as mandated by the state, federal and contractual agreements in a timely manner.
• Give updates of member’s progress to Miss A’s for CFT and team meetings.

Qualifications/Education

• Experience working with high needs children 12 – 18 years of age
• On-going Education
• 5 year minimum experience as Lead BHT or equivalent

Requirements

• Positive and upbeat
• Able to function in a high stress environment
• Reliable
• Multi-task oriented
• Caring and compassionate
• Willingness to learn
• Trustworthy to uphold confidentiality - HIPPA
• Must be at least 25 years of age
• Valid AZ driver’s license w/clean MVD record
• CPI/Prevention and Support (if alone with member)
• Fingerprint Clearance Card
• 2-step Tuberculosis clearance
• Hands on CPR and First Aid (if alone with member)