Behavioral Therapist

We are seeking a qualified Behavioral Therapist to join our team at Metropolitan Ministries. As a Behavioral Therapist, you will work with elementary age children in a group setting for CREATE therapeutic programming within the therapeutic afterschool environment serving homeless children and families in our onsite housing programs.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of a high school diploma and one year of experience in the field. Direct experience working with children and parents is required. RBT certification and at least 1 year of experience are also required. Bi-lingual candidates are preferred.

• OBSERVES AND IDENTIFIES THE FUNCTIONS OF BEHAVIOR OF INDIVIDUALS IN A GROUP SETTING, OFFERING CAREGIVERS AND STAFF TOOLS THAT PROMOTE PRO-SOCIAL SKILL DEVELOPMENT & POSITIVE INTERACTIONS.
• UTILIZES TRAUMA-INFORMED BEHAVIOR SUPPORT (TIBS) AND POSITIVE BEHAVIOR SUPPORTS AS INTERVENTIONS WITH TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE PRINCIPLES TO HELP EXPLAIN THE ETIOLOGY OF BEHAVIOR, DECREASE REACTIVITY, HELP CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT OF EMPATHY AND ATTUNEMENT, AND PROMOTE POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS AND PRO-SOCIAL SKILL BUILDING IN A GROUP RESIDENTIAL SETTING FOR CHILDREN.

• A minimum of a high school diploma and one year of experience in the field.
• DIRECT EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH CHILDREN AND PARENTS IS REQUIRED.
• RBT CERTIFICATION AND AT LEAST 1 YEAR OF EXPERIENCE ARE ALSO REQUIRED.
• Bi-lingual candidates are preferred.

We offer a competitive salary of $21.00 per hour, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences.