Behavior Specialist

Current Openings in the following communities:
Billings, Montana
Browning, Montana
Hamilton, Montana
Harlem, Montana
Harlowton, Montana
Vaughn, Montana

Desired applicants are people who have a heart and passion for working with children/youth who frequently come from hard places and have experienced complex trauma.

In addition, the applicant must be mission and values-driven possess a strong work ethic, reliability, and have a desire to be a positive role model in the lives of our youth and families.

Position Summary: At Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch, we count on our Behavior Specialists to support a trauma-informed environment while being primarily responsible for social, emotional, and behavioral interventions for the youth they serve.

They provide interventions in and out of the classroom, before and after school, within the youth’s home, school, and community-based on the needs of the youth and families driven by an individualized treatment plan.

They serve as a positive role model and mentor to the youth they serve.

A Behavior Specialist will have a heart and passion for working with youth who often come from hard places and have experienced complex trauma.

The applicant must be mission and values-driven and possess a strong work ethic, reliability, and desire to be a positive role model in our youth and families’ lives.

What you will receive if you are selected for this position:
An opportunity to be a part of something special.

It is amazing to see the youth transform, knowing that you a part of helping them on that journey.
Experience and training in some of the most current & exciting modalities, including Trauma-Informed Care, Attachment Regulation and Competency, Cognitive Behavior Therapy/Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy,
A robust benefits package
Generous time off accrual, which includes 24 hours that is available for use after hire.

Our own mental health requires time to get away for relaxation and rejuvenation.

Life has its share of ups and downs — and sometimes, you may need a little guidance through the “downs.

” Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is provided for FREE to you and dependents, living at or away from home, as well as household members, related or not, and is always confidential .

Relocation assistance may be available
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Social Work, or a related field
– In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, a High School Diploma with two (2) years of professional experience providing direct services to emotionally disturbed youth will be considered.

Experience/Interest in working with youth with emotional and behavioral issues.
License to operate passenger vehicles and reliable means of transportation.
Knowledge of and ability to maintain professional therapeutic boundaries and confidentiality with youth and families.
Ability to relate and build rapport with youth therapeutically while serving as a positive role model for the youth.
Ability to work in cooperation and collaboration with the treatment team
Knowledge of behavior modification and age-appropriate child development
Good verbal and written communication skills
Display regular, predictable, and reliable attendance at work
Excellent active listening skills
Good computer skills
Demonstrate sound & ethical judgment and decision-making skills.
Willingness and ability to obtain certification in First Aid/CPR and Violence Intervention Prevention.
Criminal / Child Abuse Clearance: Must pass criminal record and child abuse registry background check as required by the State of Montana.