Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively.
INTRODUCTION: The purpose of the Child and Youth Programs (CYP) Behavior Specialist Consultant position is to coach, educate, and train Professionals, building their capacity to support the social-emotional and behavior needs of children in care. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The incumbent operates independently with minimum supervision toward the overall objectives of the program.
The Behavior Specialist Consultant works proactively to build the capacity of families and direct care Professionals in both preventing and responding to challenging behaviors and reactively in formulating appropriate responses to challenging behaviors.
A majority of the position duties are performed within the CYP to (1) provide CYP with observations and recommendations regarding social-emotional environments and assist in identifying participants (children and youth) who require special assistance for behavior, social-emotional, or developmental needs, (2) help CYP teams implement curricula regarding conflict resolution, emotional regulation, and social skills development (3) lead and facilitate the USMC Behavior Support Process as a member of the Accommodations Collaboration Team (ACT) and the Inclusion Action Team (IAT) (4) assist staff in positive behavior guidance and promoting optimal social-emotional development.
The CYP responsibilities are grouped into categories, including classroom and program support, non-clinical assessment, training, compliance, and additional responsibilities. Each is described below. CLASSROOM/PROGRAM SUPPORT Serves as a liaison with mental health providers and special education systems in the community, as applicable. Assists CYP Professionals to facilitate and maintain calming and predictable classroom environments within the program.
Assists in preventing challenging behaviors by teaching the Pyramid Model and the use of pyramid strategies. Provides a climate that promotes positive social-emotional development. Role models appropriate strategies for responding to participant behavior, including how to use redirection and de-escalation strategies effectively. Supports the implementation of social-emotional and self-regulation curriculum and activities.
Establishes and maintains ongoing supportive relationships with CYP Professionals to enhance interactions with the children and parents they serve. Provides classroom and Family Child Care (FCC) home observations and recommendations regarding social-emotional environments to assist in identifying children who require special assistance for behavior, emotional, or developmental needs.
Provides assistance to the Exceptional Family Member Program and the School Liaison Program as needed or upon request.
The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. Benefits you get to enjoy while working at MCCS include but are not limited to: • Stability of Federal Civilian Service • People with passion for doing work that matters • Quality of Work Life Balance • Competitive Pay • Comprehensive Benefit Packages • Marine Corps Exchange and Base Facility Privileges
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This position is with U.S. Marine Corps, Department of the Navy.
The posted pay range is $29.81 – $29.81/hr.
Applications close on 2027-03-15.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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