Job detail
Behavior Support Specialist
Children's Friend
FULL_TIME
Posted 3/10/2026
Location
Providence, Rhode Island
Salary
$16 - $17 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The specialist will deliver therapeutic and behavioral interventions, such as aba strategies and de-Escalation techniques, while partnering with lead teachers to embed individualized plans into daily classroom activities. Responsibilities also include supporting children during all classroom moments and managing crises with calm problem-Solving.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a cda, or an associate or bachelor's degree, with experience in early childhood or a related field preferred. A minimum of 3ā5 years of experience working with preschoolers who have behavioral needs is required, with aba experience being a plus.
associate degreebachelor degreeProblem-SolvingDocumentationCommunication SkillsFlexibilityEmpathyBilingual SkillsBehavioral InterventionsDe-escalation TechniquesABA StrategiesIndividualized PlansTeam Mindset
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Holidays
- Vision Coverage
- Flex Spending Accounts
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance
- Education Assistance
- Training And Professional Development
- Vacation Benefits
- Employer-Paid Life And Disability Insurance
- Employer Contributions To The 403(b) Plan