Avidity Organization

Urgently Hiring: Youth Behavior Response Specialist

Behavioral Health | Youth Services | Direct Care

Starting at $17.00 per hour, with the opportunity to increase earnings to $20.00 per hour within your first year based on productivity, client engagement, and performance milestones. We reward impact and dedication.

Avidity is actively hiring a Youth Behavior Response Specialist to support youth through hands-on behavioral interventions, skill-building, and positive behavior support. This role is ideal for candidates with experience in behavioral health, youth services, RBT-adjacent roles, mental health support, or direct care who are passionate about making a meaningful impact.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Meaningful, mission-driven work supporting youth and families

• Supportive, collaborative behavioral health team

• Ongoing training and professional development

• Opportunity to grow within behavioral and mental health services

Position Overview

As a Youth Behavior Response Specialist, you will serve as a key member of the Behavior Response Team, providing direct behavioral support to youth while helping maintain safe, structured, and therapeutic environments. You will implement behavior plans, support skill acquisition, and collaborate with caregivers and professionals to promote positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a Behavior Response Team Lead supporting youth during behavioral challenges

• Assist with skill acquisition for clients and staff using approved strategies and techniques (WELLE-based)

• Implement behavior reduction protocols to address challenging behaviors and encourage appropriate alternatives

• Provide direct intervention support to youth

• Build strong, positive relationships with clients and families

• Collaborate with caregivers, clinicians, and interdisciplinary team members

• Maintain a safe, organized, and supportive environment

• Follow all ethical guidelines, confidentiality standards, and agency policies

• Participate in required training and ongoing professional development

• Coach with daily activities

Qualifications

• Experience working with youth in behavioral health, mental health, education, or human services

• Knowledge of trauma informed care and pain-based behavior

• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills

• Ability to remain calm and professional in high-stress situations

• Commitment to client confidentiality and ethical practice

• Willingness to complete training and follow behavior intervention plans

At Avidity, we value diversity, inclusivity, and cultural competency, and we provide high-quality behavioral healthcare services to our clients. If you are passionate about helping individuals and families improve their mental health and well-being, we invite you to join our team and make a positive impact on the lives of our clients.

Avidity is an equal employment opportunity employer. Our policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Avidity also prohibits bullying and harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Avidity is committed to maintaining a Drug-Free Working in compliance with all applicable state and federal laws. If you require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please notify Avidity during the interview process.