Behavioral Support Liaison

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

• The School Aged Childcare (SACC) Behavioral Support Liaison conducts behavioral assessments and
• provides support and consultation to YMCA Staff serving children enrolled in Y Care and/or Seasonal Day
• Camps who have been identified with complex and/or high needs, behavioral, developmental, and/or
• physical, that may impact their ability to participate successfully in program activities. This
• position helps create and maintain a culture of Belonging, Achievement, and Relationships
• (BAR) that aligns with the Y Core Values and Guiding Principles.
• This individual will have the skills necessary to be comfortable with conflict resolution, proficient with
• observation and analysis to make informed decisions, work well with both adults and children, and
• provide objective feedback to support engagement in Y Care and/or Seasonal Day Camps. Additionally,
• this individual will act as a liaison between the YMCA and School District Behavioral Specialists to
• support consistency of mitigation techniques from school day to Y Care.
• This is a grant-funded position and will be reevaluated after the first year of funding to determine if it
• continues. Funds are expected to be available July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027.
• This position does not provide clinical diagnosis or therapy but instead works within an
• educational/behavioral support framework.

OUR CULTURE

• Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of
• strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are
• open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and
• embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a
• catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full
• potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community
• stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Assessment/Consultation

• a. Establishes an observation routine to support morning and afternoon Y Care hours to
• be present on-site at a minimum of two morning shifts and up to three afternoon
• shifts within a two-week work schedule.
• b. Assesses Y Care operations and curriculum to support youth with complex needs and
• may develop curriculum to support appropriate emotional regulation
• c. Supports Y Care staff to facilitate Parent/Caregiver conversations that include but are
• not limited to Plans of Success, Re-entry plans, and/or Behavior Notifications to
• support successful engagement in Y Care
• d. Coordinates planning, implementation and evaluation of SACC programs to support
• positive behaviors and mitigation techniques by incorporating a combination of
• program facilitation, SEL best practices, and transition techniques that can be
• standardized across all Y Care sites
• e. Communicates with Program Directors and site staff on any progress notes, problems,
• or other concerning information which occurred during Y Care hours regarding children
• with complex needs

1. Training/Coaching

• a. Develops and implements behavioral support training materials for Y Care staff as part
• of quality engagement standards across all Y Care/Seasonal Day Camp sites
• b. Participates in site staff meetings to discuss implementation of training materials
• to assist behavioral needs for site staff to run a high-quality Y Care site
• c. Supports on-site staff and volunteers with coaching conversations to empower them to
• implement mitigation techniques and strategies when needed while on site

1. Documentation/Reporting

• a. Maintains appropriate record keeping, including but not limited to incident reports and
• discipline records to support parent conversations, enrollment decisions, and follow up
• strategies
• b. Provides appropriate referrals for child and family support services when/if needed
• c. Supports quarterly reports of Complex Needs Grant to show progress and impact of
• funds being used by maintaining accurate records as established in the grant
• requirements and guidelines

1. Relationship/Safety

• a. Fosters positive relationships with staff, children, families, school personnel and the
• community
• b. Maintains safety and health standards by overseeing responses in Health Care Safety
• Zone to determine priority behaviors and support positive intervention

Qualifications

JOB REQUIREMENTS

1. Demonstrate knowledge in

• a. Behavior management skills specific to school-age children
• b. Appropriate assessments for various behavioral challenges related to difficult
• behaviors
• c. Program management skills

1. Familiar with IEP, 504, and other assessment tools to determine any necessary proactive

intervention techniques for successful engagement in Y Care

1. Provide and lead trainings for Y Care staff to support children with complex needs and all

children enrolled in Y Care

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Be 21 years of age or older
2. 30 or more college credits with a preference in Youth Development, Social Work, Child

Psychology, Counseling

1. Two years or more of experience working with children in large group settings, out-of-schooltime

(OST) programming, and seasonal day camp settings

1. Experience with using behavioral analysis and observations tools to support mitigation and

management techniques for youth with complex and/or high needs

1. Understanding and knowledge of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) best practices

The Y: We’re for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Upon Hire

1. Must complete all SSYMCA required trainings within 45 days of hire
2. Complete all DCYF Licensing requirements within 14 days of hire:

• a. Negative Tuberculosis Test
• b. MMR record
• c. Current Food Handler Permit
• d. College Transcripts
• e. Fingerprints and DCYF background check

1. Complete required STARS qualified trainings
2. Has the following documentation on file at the site, the YMCA Child Care Office, and digitally

on the employee’s HRIS profile within expressed time limits after hire

• a. First Aid, CPR, Blood Borne Pathogens training completed within 45 days of hire
• b. New Employee Orientation completed within 45 days of hire
• c. Food Handlers Card completed within the first 7 days of employment or have a
• current Food Handlers Card
• d. Proof of Auto Insurance

BENEFITS

1. Paid Sick, Holiday, and Vacation Hours
2. Medical and Dental Insurance
3. Complimentary Individual Membership to the South Sound YMCA which includes access to

• our facilities and online resources as well as discounts on registrations for fee -based
• programs within the South Sound YMCA.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
• successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
• enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise

• program activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations (depending upon the
• programs).

1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk,

• sit, use hands, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb
• or balance, stoop, kneel, and talk and hear.

1. Incumbent must be able to move freely and quickly throughout YMCA facilities; communicate

• effectively with people in person, on the phone and via written correspondence; and use a
• computer for a significant portion of the work day.

1. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.