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Behavior Support Specialist at Youth Villages, Inc - ApplyBlast

Behavior Support Specialist

Youth Villages, Inc

2 months ago

Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

Onsite

Full Time

Junior

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About this role

The Behavior Support Specialist provides evidence-based, intensive in-home treatment and behavioral support to youth in foster care while assisting foster parents and advocating for the youth's best interests. This role involves utilizing trauma-informed approaches and de-escalation techniques to manage challenging behaviors, ensuring child safety, and maintaining accurate documentation. The specialist collaborates with a clinical team to support family reunification or permanency through adoption.

Responsibilities

Provide behavioral support and trauma-informed care to youth in foster care
Supervise family visitation sessions and ensure child safety compliance
Document observations and incidents accurately in electronic medical records

Skills

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a social services discipline

About Youth Villages, Inc

youthvillages.org

Headquarters

Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Company Size

1001-5000 employees

Founded

1986

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Youth Villages is a private nonprofit organization dedicated to helping emotionally and behaviorally challenged children and their families live successfully. The organization provides a range of evidence-based, family-focused services including residential treatment, intensive in-home therapy, foster care, adoption support, and transition services for young adults aging out of foster care. With over 35 years of experience, Youth Villages serves more than 50,000 children and young adults annually across 30 states through direct services, partnerships, and advocacy in child welfare and children's mental health systems.