Pt Behavior Health Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY

The Behavioral Health Specialist supports the social, emotional, and behavioral well‑being of youth participating in Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas (BGCD) programs. Working collaboratively with club staff, families, schools, and community partners, this position provides behavioral support, skill‑building interventions, and social‑emotional learning opportunities that help create safe, inclusive, and positive club environments.

This position is not a licensed clinical role and does not provide therapy, counseling, diagnosis, or clinical treatment services. The Behavioral Health Specialist serves as a youth development professional who helps identify behavioral concerns, implement supportive strategies, connect families to appropriate resources, and promote positive youth development practices throughout club operations.

This is a part‑time position that reports to the Vice‑President of Programs.

• Build positive relationships with youth and serve as a trusted adult mentor.
• Observe, assess, and respond to behavioral and social‑emotional needs within club settings.
• Provide individual and small‑group skill‑building support focused on self‑regulation, conflict resolution, coping skills, emotional awareness, decision‑making, and positive peer interactions.
• Support youth experiencing behavioral challenges through evidence‑informed intervention strategies.
• Assist with behavior management plans and intervention strategies developed in collaboration with club staff and families.
• Promote positive behavior supports and restorative practices throughout club programs.
• Provide crisis de‑escalation support when behavioral incidents arise.

• Facilitate social‑emotional learning activities, workshops, and group discussions.
• Support implementation of SEL curriculum and youth development initiatives.
• Encourage youth voice, leadership development, resilience, and healthy relationship skills.
• Promote a trauma‑informed approach to youth engagement and behavior management.

• Communicate with parents and caregivers regarding behavioral concerns and progress when appropriate.
• Provide families with information about community resources and support services.
• Assist families in accessing external behavioral health, counseling, or social service resources when needs exceed the scope of club‑based support.
• Participate in family engagement events and educational opportunities.

• Collaborate with club directors and youth development staff to develop effective behavior support strategies.
• Provide coaching and guidance to staff on positive behavior management techniques.
• Assist in training staff on trauma‑informed practices, social‑emotional development, and behavior intervention strategies.
• Support the implementation of organizational behavior management systems and practices.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• Maintain accurate records of youth interactions, referrals, interventions, and follow‑up activities.
• Complete incident documentation and required reports in a timely manner.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with organizational policies and applicable regulations.
• Follow all BGCD safety policies, procedures, and reporting requirements.

• Work collaboratively with schools, community organizations, and service providers to support youth success.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and case discussions as appropriate.
• Assist with identifying community resources that address youth and family needs.

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Human Services, Education, Criminal Justice, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working with youth, adolescents, or families in educational, recreational, community, or social service settings.
• Knowledge of positive youth development principles and behavior management practices.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship‑building skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
• Ability to…