Behavior Management Counselor

Employment

"As a parent, I have learned so much from your dedicated staff and will be forever grateful for the part all you played in our lives"
Parent of Day Student

"I personally find it very gratifying to have the opportunity to work with the children here at St. Ann's."
Marcia Spates
Housekeeper

"I learned a lot. I used to be a dictator with my children. I learned to see things their way."
Family Outreach
Client

"I have learned how to work to control my anger and how to talk to staff when I am upset or frustrated instead of just gettng angry."
Josie M,
St. Ann's Home Kid

"One of the most rewarding aspects of my job is watching the excitement and pride in a child's face when they learn to read their first words."
Marcia Strasnick,
Primary classroom teacher

"I personally find it very gratifying to have the opportunity to work with the children at St. Ann's."
Marcia Spates
Housekeeper

St. Ann's Home and School is currently hiring for the following position.

Behavior Management Counselor (BMC)

Job Description:

There are times when children at St. Ann’s Home are not able to function in their scheduled daily activities and require closer supervision. BMCs provide such supervision to all children in the school and residential programs whose behavior makes it impossible for them to function in their usual group activities.

Responsibilities:

Supervise children temporarily who are unable to remain on their own unit, temporarily unable to remain in public settings or remain in their classroom.
Work to defuse or de-escalate a child who is experiencing emotional or behavioral difficulties.
Implement proper restraint techniques when a child is presenting a danger to himself or others.
Provide children in turmoil with the security of knowing that a firm and caring adult is in control.
Develop an understanding of issues underlying behavior problems and form appropriate relationships with children.
Attend treatment meetings or any other meetings if assigned by their supervisor.
Meets with parents, administrators, teachers, and/or therapists to address a particular need, intervention, or concern of a child or to help construct incentive programs which may motivate a particular student.
Assimilate a complex array of regulations and behavioral techniques and deploy them in a manner that helps the child learn rather than simply discipline undesirable behaviors.

Qualifications:

BMCs should have a minimum of a Bachelors Degree or an Associates Degree in childcare or human services. Previous experience in a residential treatment center facility or school setting is preferred. This may be waived if the applicant has experience in a similar setting.