RFTS (Reach for the Stars After School Program)
Behavior Support Technician
(Site Support Staff) Part Time Position
Job Description:
A Behavior Support Technician works as a team member with RFTS Site Staff and the Program Development Specialist to establish positive student contacts that develop appropriate and positive behavior modifications enabling students to succeed. A BST will assist instructional personnel by participating as team member in the development and monitoring of comprehensive behavioral objectives, goals and plans.
Location: Within the (9) RFTS elementary sites in the Whittier City School District
Rate: $23 per hour (no benefits)
Work shift: 20 hours per week {MWThF 2:15 pm-6:00 pm/Tu 12:30 pm-5:30 pm}
Optional Summer Hours (hours may vary) (Dependent on Grant Funding)
Qualifications:
*AA/AS Degree from an accredited university
*Experience working with children (ages 4-13) in a classroom/expanded day setting
*(6) months experience delivering Applied Behavior Analysis services
Desirable:
*BA/BS or MA/MS in Psychology, Education, ABA or related field
*Bilingual in Spanish/English
*Current CPR/First Aid Certification
Responsibilities/Duties:
*Focus on changing and redirecting the child’s behavior by observing and measuring their behavior
*Gather behavioral data to track progress in reaching behavioral objectives
*Evaluate and implement behavioral strategies designed to make positive and appropriate changes in small group setting
*Assist with conflict resolutions and crises
*Provides values clarification including rules, expectations and consequences
*Collaborate with Site Facilitator and relay pertinent information
*Monitors physical and emotional changes in students and reports to appropriate personnel
*Maintain student confidentiality
*Maintain a professional rapport with program/site staff and all stakeholders
*Attend trainings regarding safety, security, physical restraints and behavior management procedures, as assigned
*Attend and participate in program/site meetings
*Reinforce positive behaviors using PBIS strategies
*Model and promote good communication, customer service and positive representation of the RFTS Program to students and all stakeholders
*Ability to adhere to organizational policies and procedures
How to apply:
Call our RFTS Main Office @ 562.789.3156 for more information regarding this position, if you have any questions or wish to schedule an interview. You may send your resume to Andrea Valdivia {Program Development Specialist} @ avaldivia@whittiercity.net. THE HIRING AGENCY FOR THIS POSITION IS THROUGH THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF WHITTIER (one of our community partners).
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $23.00 per hour
Schedule:
- After school
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person