Behavioral Management Specialist

About Children's Home Association of Illinois (CHAIL):

CHAIL is a youth, family, and community focused 501(c)(3) organization with multiple locations and 450 staff, located in Peoria, IL. For over 160 years CHAIL has been helping the kids and families who need it most. Children's Home Association of Illinois (CHAIL) is the largest social service agency for youth and families in downstate Illinois. The services we provide don’t just impact the individual child, they create positive ripple effects within their immediate family, neighborhood, community, and world by providing an opportunity to thrive.

Here at CHAIL, employees experience a "People First - Culture of Care" working atmosphere. From the most tenured staff to the newest team member, everyone is welcomed into a community that prioritizes diversity, equity, wellness, belonging, and good health. Starting with our CEO/President and migrating to every employee, this agency takes pride in taking care of each other. We believe if our employees are cared for, they can better live out the mission of the agency which is to help the kids and families who need it most.

By putting our people first at CHAIL, they have the opportunity to share their expertise, talents, and passions with clients as they are changing the lives of the kids who will change the world. Our employees at CHAIL will tell you that they love working for the agency because they love what the agency does!

This position requires collaboration with crisis intervention staff, monitoring of the behavior management system, and an active participant in crisis intervention and de-escalation of students. Communication is critical in the position as this person gives feedback to direct employees, other Kiefer staff, students/parents, and collateral resources. The person must be flexible, calm, and have the ability to "think on their feet" and prioritize.

Each day is different with some days being spent primarily trouble shooting despite what was planned. This position is key in working with the Kiefer leadership team and providing input to the behavior management system. This is an active position with little time at a desk during the school day.

The Behavior Management Specialist is responsible for effective behavior management policies within Kiefer School and the Academy for Autism, collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, and consistent implementation of motivation systems. The Behavior Management Specialist is also responsible for the training and supervision of staff in the use of behavior management, gathering and disseminating data, and providing feedback to staff.

• A Bachelor's in social work or behavioral science field
• Three years of appropriate and successful full-time experience in working with behavior and/emotionally disturbed youth
• Paraprofessional Certificate (or ability to obtain) is required at the time of application
• Thorough knowledge of youth development, childhood trauma, special education, and a school-based system
• Experience working in a setting with youth and children exposed to trauma
• Able to work on a multi-disciplinary team
• Observation skills
• Able to give effective feedback
• Ability to use computer technology
• High level of verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrates maturity and sensitivity to cultural and individual differences in children, staff and families served
• Has advanced knowledge that comes with relevant experience in the field of child welfare
• Hearing and speaking ability that allows for effective oral and written communication of information
• Ability to physically restrain students as needed
• Physical and emotional stamina to effectively handle job-related issues and stress

• Paid…