Description

Child Behavior Specialist

Employer:        Daybreak

Location:         9239 West Center Road, Suite 101, Omaha, NE 68124

Job Status:       Non-exempt (NE-04), full time/part time, permanent

Work Hours:   Work schedule will be prepared on a regular basis

Supervisor:      Program Coordinator

 As a mental health treatment facility opened in 2011 and re-branded as Daybreak, Brighter Solutions for Mental and Behavioral Health in 2014, our organization offers mental health services to children, individuals, and families. We have helped hundreds of children and their families enhance their lives through our valuable services, including the Behavioral Health Day Program, Day Treatment, Intensive Outpatient, and Family & Individual Therapy, and are continuing to grow. 

Due to a significant increase in client demand, Daybreak is now hiring a Child Behavior Specialist.

Overview:  Provides a safe and effective learning environment for children in accordance with the philosophy and mission of Daybreak. 

Essential Duties:
• Provides a safe, structured learning environment.
• Interacts with children in a professional, positive manner.
• Implements Daybreak model of care and curriculum.
• Implements treatment goals and objectives.
• Prepares, updates and maintains documentation and children’s records.
• Identifies and develops treatment goals and objectives.
• Communicates treatment progress and concerns with parents, staff and supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:
• Requires a high school diploma.  An associate’s degree in early childhood education or related field or 3 years experience in a preschool or daycare setting is preferred. 
• Must be nineteen years of age.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills. 
• Ability to work in active environment and lift up to 50 lbs.