Description PURPOSE/FUNCTION OF PROGRAM: Extended Day Treatment (EDT) provides services to children who have returned or are retuning home from out-of-home care and require a less intensive level of treatment or are at imminent risk of placement due to mental health issues or emotional disturbances. POSITION OVERVIEW: The EDT Behavior Specialist provides direct care, behavior management, therapeutic and recreational programming in a safe, orderly and nurturing environment in order to meet the goals of client specific treatment plans. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provides required assistance and supports to facilitate the client’s behavioral, emotional, and social development and learning, in accordance with an individualized treatment plan in a structured, intensive, therapeutic milieu setting and within the community, by working collaboratively through a multidisciplinary team. • Co-leads groups and assists in supervising therapeutic milieu from a trauma informed framework • Performs bus aide duties with transportation service incorporating treatment goals. • Completes paperwork and documents all services and procedures in adherence with Medicaid, State statutes, COA standards and Boys & Girls Village standards. • Performs tasks assigned by Milieu Supervisor and Program Manager OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provides crisis intervention utilizing Cornell Therapeutic Crisis Intervention techniques. • Documents and discusses observations of client behaviors with clinicians. • Keeps the Program Manager apprised of any and all situations, which involve the safety of any individuals in the program or community. • Supervised by the Milieu Supervisor • Prevents, intervenes and reports instances of child abuse or neglect. • Carries out all additional assignments as directed. • Medication Management, CPR/First Aid certified. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS: • Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health related specialty such as social work, counseling, human services or a related area; or associates degree; or high school diploma. • 2 years of experience providing mental health services to children and/or adolescents. • Valid driver’s license and good driving record is also required. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Experience working with children and families within a systems approach to treatment is preferred. • Bi-lingual (Spanish) SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: • N/A PHYSICAL DEMANDS: • Must be in sufficient physical condition in order to engage in a Therapeutic Crisis Intervention • Must be able to climb several flights of stairs • Must be able to work with clients in a variety of settings WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT: • Evening and occasional weekends are required • Must have a valid drivers license and be willing to drive to off campus sites for home visits and collaborative meetings • Ability to be flexible with work schedule