OUR STORY

Harmonium was established in 1975 through an enterprising blend of vision and necessity to respond to Mira Mesa's rapidly growing need for juvenile diversion services. We continue to shape our mission, goals and services by listening to the needs of neighborhoods, individuals and families.

We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that reaches more than 30,000 San Diegans a year and offer a wide array of innovative and customized program services to over 5,000 children, youth, and families each day throughout San Diego County. We believe creative planning, collaboration, and strength-based intervention results in high quality services that promote well-being.

Interested in joining our team? Take a look at the position we have available below. If this role speaks to you, let us know by applying! We hope to connect with you soon.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Behavioral Support Specialist - Part Time provides interventions to Klassic Kids staff to help all children achieve their fullest potential while in the program. This position includes effective behavioral health management and strategies through observations, interventions, groups, training, curriculum development and reflective practice of the child, family, staff and environment. This position is responsible for integrating best practices throughout Klassic Kids. The position reports to the Behavioral Support Program Manager. The Behavioral Support Specialist will provide services to students as assigned by the Behavioral Support Program Manager. Students will be referred by sites.

JOB COMPLEXITY

• Responsible for providing ongoing training and technical assistance to all child care staff, consistent with PrimeTime policies and procedures as well as SDUSD policy, that builds staff capacity to provide effective classroom behavioral interventions

• Responsible for facilitating behavioral support through the active involvement of the team including student, staff and their families

• Implement and maintain policies and procedures utilizing Social Emotional Learning Standards

• Responsible for ensuring that behavioral interventions are consistent with other existing plans including Individual Education Plans (IEP’s)

MINIMUM COMPETENCIES

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum of 3 years of behavior management experience working with young children ages 4-12

• Preference given to applicants that have experience as a Behavior Specialist with an emphasis on social emotional well-being

• Bilingual preferred

• Experience with the reflective practice process

• Experience facilitating social interaction in group settings

COMPENSATION

• Starting Rate: $26.52 per hour (all new hires begin at starting salary regardless of experience)

• Part Time benefits include voluntary benefits, a 403b retirement plan plus match, and CA Paid Sick Leave in addition to hands-on training, virtual courses, and live presentations.

  
  

  
  

  Harmonium is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We seek to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all employees/interns. We are committed to maintaining an atmosphere in which people of diverse backgrounds and lifestyles may grow personally and professionally.
  

  
  

  
  

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