Behavior Counselor (PBSO)

Position Title: Positive Behavior Support Officer (PBSO)

The Positive Behavior Support Officer position provides support for a U.S Department of Labor Job Corps contractor. The Job Corps program is a federally-funded residential training program. The mission of Job Corps is to provide career-ready technical and basic skills (academic) training and job placement assistance to program eligible youth ages 16-24.

Summary of Duties:The Positive Behavior Support Officer is responsible for administering the Centers Behavior Management System, including the Multi-tiered Behavioral Framework.

Key Areas of Responsibilities:

• Administers the Center's Behavior Management System including: sanctions, incentives, and counseling..
• Develops and implements an effective Behavior Management System.
• §Investigates reports of misconduct by students, and issues appropriate sanctions: Investigates cases of students’ misconducts reported by staff members and students by interviewing involved parties, verifying accuracy of information, and making conclusions.
• Enforces standards and expectations, including zero tolerance policies designed to provide a safe and secure training environment.
• Provides effective communication with applicable parties including staff, parents/guardians, and courts regarding students’ conduct.
• Communicates with students and parents/guardians to assist with behavior issues, or to explain and notify of students’ removal from Center due to Zero Tolerance, disruptive actions or safety reasons.
• Administers the Center’s incentive system to include the phase system, awards ceremony, Positive Behavioral Supports (PBIS) initiatives, Steps to Success, on-the-spot incentives, etc.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree and two years of experience in counseling or related field.

Certifications/Licenses:

• Valid state drivers license

Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check*

* As a Federal Contractor, while North Dakota law may allow individuals to consume marijuana if they have a qualifying medical condition, marijuana is still illegal under federal law. A positive drug screen with a medical marijuana card will result in an offer not being made.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Human Learning Systems and Quentin Burdick Job Corps provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. HLS and Quentin Burdick Job Corps also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Work setting:

• In-person

Ability to Relocate:

• Minot, ND 58703: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person