Hiring: Behavior Support Specialist Company: Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Plains, Inc. Location: Yankton, SD Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 11:46:55 Employment Type: Full-time About the job Experience: •2 years of experience in behavioral health and/or working with youth in group settings. Required Skills: •Provide immediate redirection and de-escalation during behavioral incidents to ensure a safe environment for all members. •Build supportive, consistent relationships with youth and families that encourage resilience, growth, and positive decision-making. •Partner with staff, families, and schools to create, implement, and monitor individualized Success and Medical Plans, ensuring clear communication and documentation. •Track progress, update success plans, and communicate regularly with families and staff on outcomes and adjustments. •Ensure staff are aware of and consistently implementing strategies outlined in Success Plans. •Facilitate mentoring, small groups, and family meetings that strengthen coping skills, conflict resolution, and self-regulation. •Connect families to additional community resources as needed to address barriers to success. •Recognize and celebrate youth accomplishments to reinforce growth and confidence. Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, education, or related field. •Minimum of 2 years of experience in behavioral health and/or working with youth in group settings. •Strong knowledge of child and adolescent development, trauma-informed practices, and behavior management. •Skilled in family engagement, mentoring, and group facilitation. •Excellent verbal and written communication, documentation, and organizational skills. •Demonstrated capacity to remain calm, flexible, and professional in high-energy and stressful situations. •Operational familiarity with community resources available to youth and families. •Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. •Must be of the mental and physical capacity to observe, interact, and communicate with youth, staff, volunteers, etc. at the Club to ensure safety of the space and others, provide guidance and reflection per the Club priority outcomes and goals. •Demonstrated capacity to stand/sit for long periods of time throughout a shift. Compensation: •Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!