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Position: Behavior Specialist
Job Status: Grade 12-13 depends on qualifications & experience
Classification: Exempt
Supervisor: Head Start / Early Head Start Assistant Director
Program-Department: Head Start-Child Health & Development

The individual selected for the position must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, either with or without reasonable accommodation.

I. General Responsibilities:

All EOAC employees must support EOAC's mission and goals, respect the confidentiality of all who come to us for information or assistance, and personally maintain the dignity and integrity of one placed in a position of public trust. We all bear the responsibility of improving the organization, communicating openly, empowering each other to excel at our work, and maintaining the confidentiality of client/agency information as required by State and Federal laws, appropriate regulations, and professional practice standards.

II. Primary Purpose:

This position will help EOAC implement practices that support trauma-informed care and support teachers with behavior management, training, and documentation for children with emotional disabilities, learning disabilities, cognitive disabilities, Autism, and behavioral challenges. The Behavior Specialist will work with Child and Family Advocates in their casework to help children and families resolve personal, emotional, and social issues that interfere with the child and families' school readiness goals. This position will also help teachers implement Conscious Discipline in the classrooms and provide training and technical assistance to the Teacher Floater Behavior Support who works in the classrooms.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor's degree in social work, education, or related degree

· Master's degree, preferred

· Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW/LICSW) with additional clinical training or Licensed professional counselor (LPC) or licensed mental health counselor (LMHS) with a master's in counseling, highly desirable

· Knowledge of prevention and intervention strategies, including behavior management interventions

· Strong organizational, communication (written and oral), and interpersonal skills

· Knowledge of academic and/or behavior goal-setting process and implementation of leadership skills, highly desirable

III. Special Knowledge/Skills:

· Knowledge of trauma-informed care and behavior management

· Knowledge and skills working collectively and 1:1 with children

· Strong consultation skills for conferencing with teachers, parents, and children

· Knowledge of prevention and intervention strategies, including behavior management interventions

· Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and individual and group counseling skills are highly desirable

· Experience with writing behavior plans (Child Action Plans) and making behavioral recommendations highly desirable

IV. Minimum Experience

Two years of experience

V. Major Responsibilities & Duties

1. Develop functional behavior assessments and create Child Action Plans (if warranted) for children.

2. Provide training for all staff on implementing the Child Action Plan and findings of the functional behavior assessment.

3. Assist in developing Child Action Plans, counseling, and social work goals.

4. Conduct staffing to review Child Action Plans with parents and staff.

5. Consult with staff regarding implementing individual plans and managing children with disruptive behaviors.

6. Provide counseling to children per the Child Action Plan and complete necessary documentation in ChildPlus.

7. Provide staff development training to assist staff with understanding children with emotional, social, and behavioral disturbances.

8. Implement and monitor the agency behavior model, Conscious Discipline, in classrooms with children exhibiting challenging behavior.

9. Consult with teachers and relevant staff concerning the educational needs of children.

10. Develop and maintain effective individual and group relationships with children and parents.

11. Comply with all childcare licensing, Head Start/Early Head Start regulations, and developmentally appropriate practice.

12. Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignments.

13. Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None; provide training and technical assistance to the Teacher Floater Behavior Support who works in the classrooms.

Equipment Used: Use of computers and related equipment.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Ability to think clearly in a stressful situation and high-stress tolerance required, high physical stamina necessary, and extended amount of walking necessary. Travel between site assignments, occasional travel, and the possibility of irregular hours. Must be physically able to lift up to 35 pounds.

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. EOAC may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

Compensation: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Economic Opportunities Advancement Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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.

At Economic Opportunities Advancement Corporation, we are committed to fostering a workplace that values individual talent, professional excellence, and opportunity for all. We recognize that a variety of skills and experiences contribute to success in this role. If you believe your abilities align with the responsibilities of this position and our mission, we encourage you to apply. We are dedicated to investing in the growth of our employees and welcome applicants who are eager to contribute to our work serving the community.

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For nearly 60 years, the Economic Opportunity Advancement Corporations (EOAC) has helped families across the Heart of Texas overcome barriers and find hope. Our programs provide relief when it’s needed most — and create pathways to long-term stability. Whether it’s early childhood education, job training, utility support, or emergency assistance, we meet people where they are with compassion and dignity.

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