Title: Behavioral Specialist

State Role Title: Education Coordinator I

Hiring Range: $76,072-$80,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice

Location: Bon Air JCC

Agency Website: www.djj.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) protects the public by preparing court-involved youth to be successful citizens. DJJ is committed to excellence in public safety by providing effective interventions that improve the lives of youth, strengthening both families and communities within the Commonwealth.

DJJ is currently hiring a Behavioral Specialist. The Behavioral Specialist reports to the Behavior Analytic Administrator and provides continuous behavioral support within the BAJCC. This support may include providing in-situ coaching to classroom and unit staff utilizing behavioral interventions and strategies to effect behavioral change. The Behavior Specialist may also assist in the creation and delivery of professional development training for staff and collect data related to outcome measures guided by the Behavior Analytic Administrator and Director of Behavior Analysis. The Behavior Specialist will comply with Federal, State, and Agency policies.

Per the needs of the facility, occasional evening, weekend, and holiday coverage may be required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of the functions of behavior, and basic behavior change strategies.
  
• Knowledge of intellectual disabilities and mental health disorders.
  
• Knowledge of functional behavior assessment procedures, behavior intervention plan implementation and fidelity monitoring
  
• Knowledge of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and its implementation.
  
• Ability to support teams in the development and consistent application of behavior management techniques, interventions, and strategies while utilizing data collected in-situ to guide decision-making.
  
• Competent in developing materials to collect and provide initial analysis of a variety of data, to support planning and intervention.
•  Ability to help facilitate workshops, trainings, and presentations for the purpose of developing staff behavior management skills, use of PBIS within the BAJCC.
  
• Strong ability to establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with staff and residents.
  
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with residents, parents, colleagues, and other professionals.
  
• Able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
  
• Knowledge/experience with computer technology as it relates to data collection and report writing.
  
• Receptive to ongoing professional development and direct performance feedback; self-detects limits and requests assistance.
  
• Utilizes and participates in departmental as well as agency expectations and protocols.
  
• Consistent and predictable and time management to complete assigned work tasks.
•  Ability to meet the DHRM Physical Demands established.

Additional Considerations

• Considerable knowledge supporting behavioral intervention services or programs in a secure care setting (e.g., residential psychiatric facility, intensive behavioral unit, juvenile justice facility) or alternative educational setting.
• Experience within public school settings.
  

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Lay off Policy 1.3: If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.3 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

DJJ Welcomes Veterans: DJJ is committed to hiring and retaining veterans. If applicable, please submit form DD-214 with your state application. Please include your name and the position number in which you are applying along with the DD-214.

Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information may help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.

Status Updates/Confirmation: Once you submit your online application, you will instantly receive an application confirmation number. You may use this number to track the status of your application during the recruitment process. Please refer to your account for the status of your application. Updates will not be provided via telephone.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact our Human Resources Department for further assistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Department of Juvenile Justice practices fair and equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Contact Information

Name: Bianca D. Stewart Williams, Talent Acquisition Consultant

Phone: 804-588-4410

Email: djjrecruit@djj.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.