Summary Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively. Responsibilities The Behavior Specialist Consultant works proactively to build the capacity of families and direct care Professionals in both preventing and responding to challenging behaviors and reactively in formulating appropriate responses to challenging behaviors. A majority of the position duties are performed within the CYP to (1) provide CYP with observations and recommendations regarding social-emotional environments and assist in identifying participants (children and youth) who require special assistance for behavior, social-emotional, or developmental needs, (2) help CYP teams implement curricula regarding conflict resolution, emotional regulation, and social skills development (3) lead and facilitate the USMC Behavior Support Process as a member of the Accommodations Collaboration Team (ACT) and the Inclusion Action Team (IAT), (4) assist staff in positive behavior guidance and promoting optimal social-emotional development. The CYP responsibilities are grouped into categories, including classroom and program support, non-clinical assessment, training, compliance, and additional responsibilities. Each is described below. CLASSROOM/PROGRAM SUPPORT Serves as a liaison with mental health providers and special education systems in the community, as applicable. Assists CYP Professionals to facilitate and maintain calming and predictable classroom environments within the program. Assists in preventing challenging behaviors by teaching the Pyramid Model and the use of pyramid strategies. Provides a climate that promotes positive social-emotional development. Role models appropriate strategies for responding to participant behavior, including how to use redirection and de-escalation strategies effectively. Supports the implementation of social-emotional and self-regulation curriculum and activities. Provides classroom and Family Child Care (FCC) home observations and recommendations regarding social-emotional environments to assist in identifying children who require special assistance for behavior, emotional, or developmental needs. Provides assistance to the Exceptional Family Member Program and the School Liaison Program as needed or upon request. NON-CLINICAL ASSESSMENT Implements appropriate screening mechanisms for behavior and social emotional needs. Assists direct care Professionals in recognizing and responding appropriately to participants displaying challenging or unsafe behaviors. Provides appropriate resources and referrals to counseling services as needed. Observes in program settings throughout all hours of operation to assess CYP . Ensures Behavior Tracking Tools (BTT) are applied, providing training and coaching as needed. Provides observation of specific children and develops written support strategies utilizing a team approach to assist CYP Professionals in positive behavior support and promoting optimal social-emotional development. Completes Observation & Debrief Tools, provides feedback to CYP Professionals, and makes recommendations to the Director. Maintains documentation related to non-clinical assessments, observations, and behavior support plans. TRAINING AND COACHING: Develops a training and coaching plan to help CYP Professionals implement the Behavior Support Process. Actively teaches and coaches developmentally appropriate social skills, conflict resolution, and emotional regulation. Develops, refines and maintains a timely menu of training topics and curricula aimed at improving the competency of CYP Professionals in promoting the social and emotional development of participants. Facilitates the delivery of training to CYP Professionals, either by providing training directly or arranging for other competent trainers. COMPLIANCE: Ensures compliance with all United States Marine Corps (USMC), Department of Defense (DoD), State, and Federal policies. Takes action to implement recommendations or correct deficiencies resulting from inspections or accreditation visits. Implements and supports policies and procedures to ensure compliance with health, fire, safety, facility, and program regulatory guidance and standards. Responsible for compliance with child abuse and neglect reporting requirements. Carries out Equal Employment Opportunity policies and communicates support of those policies to CYP Professionals. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Serves as a mandatory reporter as prescribed by local policy in the case of suspected incidences of child abuse and neglect. Performs other duties as assigned. May work a fluctuating work schedule to complete work assignments outside of the typical work hours. MINIMUM Requirements Conditions of Employment See Duties and Qualifications EVALUATIONS: Qualifications (1) A master's degree (preferred) in Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, or Behavioral Science or a related field of study AND 2 years of Professional experience working with children and/or youth. Education or training focused on Behavior Intervention is required. OR (2) A 4-year degree in Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, or Behavioral Science or related field of study AND 3 years of full-time experience working with children and/or youth. Education or training focused on Behavior Intervention is required. Must be able to obtain and maintain TIER-1 Child Care (CNACI) background checks which are required for positions that involve working with children under 18 years of age. Must pass a pre-employment physical and annual physical, thereafter, provide evidence of immunization and be free from communicable disease. Must complete all DoD training requirements within the specified time including orientation, initial, and annual ongoing training requirements, and required certifications, if any. Must maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications. May be required to obtain a government driver¿s license. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, and possess strong interpersonal communication skills. Knowledge of functional behavior assessment, child development, disability law, early intervention and special education, positive behavior intervention and support (PBIS), trauma-informed practices, behavior support plans, crisis intervention and/or mediation, administrative practices and organizational procedures common to child development and/or special education programs. Skilled in oral and written communication. Education Additional Information GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, gender, GINA, political affiliation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, marital status, physical handicap which has no bearing on the ability to perform the duties of the position. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. It is Department of Navy (DON) policy to provide a workplace free of discrimination and retaliation. The DON No Fear Act policy link is provided for your review: https://www.donhr.navy.mil/NoFearAct.asp. As part of the employment process, Human Resources Division may obtain a Criminal Record Check and/or an Investigative Consumer Report. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI). For all positions requiring access to firearms or ammunition, the Federal Government is prohibited from employing individuals in these positions who have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, or a felony crime of domestic violence adjudged on or after 27 November 2002. Selectees for such positions must submit a completed DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition, before a final job offer can be made. Direct Deposit of total NET pay is mandatory as a condition of employment for all appointments to positions within MCCS. Required Documents: *Education/certification certificate(s), if applicable. *If prior military, DD214 Member Copy This activity is a Drug-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Marines, sailors, and their family members have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce. Involuntarily separated members of the armed forces and eligible family members applying through the Transition Assistance Program must submit a written request/statement (may be obtained from the MCCS Human Resources Office) and present ID card with "TA" stamped in red on front of card. 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