YBGR, WHERE YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
We have employees providing services to youth throughout Montana, working to change the trajectory of children's lives and having a positive impact.
We are a family of YBGR staff providing services to youth throughout Montana, working to change the trajectory of children’s lives –
to help them heal and recover!Company:
Yellowstone Boys & Girls Ranch
Industry:
Mental Health Care
Level:
Full Time
Location:
Billings Campus - Billings, MT 59106
Compensation:
$18.25 - $18.25 Hourly
OVERVIEW
Position Summary
This position plays a critical role in supporting student behavior, reinforcing positive interventions, and helping students develop emotional regulation and social skills. Behavior Specialists work closely with teachers and multidisciplinary staff to ensure students receive consistent behavioral support throughout the school day.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Support
Implement and support behavior intervention plans (BIPs). Provide direct behavioral support to students in classroom settings. Assist students with emotional regulation and coping strategies. Reinforce positive behavior strategies and expectations. Support crisis intervention and de-escalation as needed.
Work Environment
Collaborate with teachers, clinical staff, and residential teams. Monitor and document student behavior and progress. Support a safe, structured, and consistent learning environment. Assist with supervision during transitions, breaks, and activities. Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
REQUIREMENTS
Required
High school diploma or equivalent. Ability to work with students with behavioral and emotional needs. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to maintain structure, consistency, and professionalism.
Preferred
Associate or Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, social work, or related field. Experience working in a school, residential, or behavioral support setting. Experience with behavior intervention plans and de-escalation strategies. Familiarity with trauma-informed or relationship-based approaches.
Key Compentencies
Patience, consistency, and emotional awareness. Strong relationship-building skills. Ability to remain calm in high-stress situations. Team collaboration and communication. Flexibility and adaptability. Commitment to student growth and success.
ABOUT US
Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch, a nonprofit organization, is trusted locally and nationally as a leader in the field of mental health care for children and their families.
Each day, YBGR’s employees work with close to 1200 youth throughout Montana who struggle with controlling emotions and behaviors. YBGR has impacted more than 10,000 youth and their families since 1957 through Residential Services in Billings, Community Based Services throughout Montana, and the Yellowstone Academy in Billings.
The principles encompassed by Yellowstone’s Mission Statement and Values lie at the heart of Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch.
These principles relate to and help maintain the moral integrity of our work. Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch directs all its activities, programs, its hiring practices, and develops its goals around these principles.
For more information:
www.ybgr.org
