Behavioral Interventionist

Why join UCS? Since 1958, United Counseling Service (UCS) has been dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to individuals and families in our community. Through a wide range of programs, services, and educational opportunities, we strive to meet the diverse needs of those we serve. Our team includes professionals from various fields, including administration, clinical services, nursing, education, case management, psychiatry, and direct support, working across 17 facilities throughout Bennington County. As a proud affiliate of Vermont Care Partners - a statewide network of 16 non-profit community-based agencies - we deliver comprehensive mental health, substance use, and intellectual and developmental services across Vermont. We are currently seeking compassionate, motivated team players to join us in making a positive impact and building a stronger community.

UCS Offers Generous Benefits · Competitive pay · Generous paid time off · Medical, dental, and vision insurance · Retirement plan with employer match · Employer paid life insurance · Employer paid short term and long-term disability insurance · Employee Assistance Program · Career development opportunities · Free clinical supervision towards licensure · Loan repayment and tuition assistance program · Award winning worksite wellness program · An inclusive workplace supported by an active Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging committee. · Rewarding experience making a difference in the community.

We believe a dynamic and inclusive workforce will strengthen our organization and enhance the services we provide. Therefore, it is our goal to hire a diverse workforce and cultivate a culture where our employees feel accepted and included, hold a valued place within our organization and are equally able to contribute to their fullest extent, assisting in fulfilling our mission of building a stronger community.

Under the direction of the Mental Health & Disabilities Manager, the Behavior Interventionist provides individualized, small-group, and classroom-wide behavioral and social-emotional support to children enrolled in Head Start and Early Head Start. The position works collaboratively with classroom staff, families, and program teams to identify strengths and needs, implement developmentally appropriate strategies and interventions, and promote children's regulation, social-emotional development, inclusion, and successful participation in the classroom environment. The Behavior Interventionist uses observation, screening information, and behavioral data to guide supports, monitor progress, and assist teams in determining appropriate next steps.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides individualized, small-group, and classroom-wide behavioral and social-emotional supports based on identified child and classroom needs.
• Conduct observations and collects behavioral data to identify strengths, patterns, triggers, skill needs, and factors contributing to challenging behavior.
• Develops, implements, and monitors individualized behavior support strategies and intervention plans in collaboration with the Mental Health & Disabilities Manager and classroom teams.
• Provides direct instruction and support to children in emotional regulation, social skills, problem-solving, communication, transitions, and other identified developmental skills.
• Models and coaches developmentally appropriate, proactive behavior-support strategies for classroom staff to promote consistent implementation across routines and environments.
• Develops and implements visual supports, environmental modifications, regulation supports, and other strategies that increase children's independence, inclusion, and successful classroom participation.
• Reviews screening information, behavioral data, observations, and team input to monitor progress, evaluate the effectiveness of interventions, and assist in determining next steps.
• Collaborate with classroom staff, program teams, and mental health consultants to support consistent and coordinated services for children.
• Supports the implementation of social emotional strategies, accommodations, and goals identified through IEPs, IFSPs, behavior support plans, and other individualized plans within the scope of the position.
• Perform such other tasks and assume other responsibilities as the supervisor may assign.

QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Registered Behavior Technician Certification and 1 year of relevant experience, Or Associate degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) and two years of relevant experience required, Or Bachelor Degree in ECE or a related field preferred.

CERTIFICATES/LICENSE/REGISTRATION

• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance.