LOOKING FOR A BEHAVIORAL SPECIALIST TO PROVIDE SUPPORT IN THE HOME OR SCHOOL IN GWINNETT COUNTY, GA & SURROUNDING CITIES.

Sprout Behavioral Health is a mental health and behavioral health agency serving youth in foster care.

We are currently seeking BEHAVIORAL SPECIALISTS who will earn $16-20/hour depending on experience, caseload, and expertise. Behavioral Specialists typically provide services in youth’s homes, schools, and communities in Gwinnett County, GA & the Metro Atlanta area.

Why Work for Sprout!?

• Decide when and where you work
• We match you with youth in need of services
• Earn great pay, keep flexible hours, and receive a travel stipend
• Earn additional income by referring new youth and staff to Sprout!

Role & Responsibilities of the Behavioral Specialist:

• Provide behavioral support and intervention services for youth and young adults.
   
• Work with individuals at risk of school suspension, juvenile justice involvement, out-of-home placement, or those transitioning back into the community.
   
• Transportation is a key responsibility—provide transportation to DFCS-required appointments, schools, visitation, and placements (foster/group home/facility).
   
• Deliver skill-building and behavior management services in homes, schools, hotels, and community settings.
   
• Supervise family visitation sessions for families working towards reunification.
   
• Collaborate with therapists, care coordinators, caregivers, daycares, schools, and courts.
   
• Assist individuals with personal development skills such as de-escalation techniques, communication skills, and appropriate home/social behaviors.
   
• Maintain a caseload of up to 10-12 clients, with sessions conducted 75% in person in the community and 50% in-home to model interventions for caregivers.
   
• Provide crisis support and notify agency staff before, during, or after crisis situations.
   
• Timely documentation of case activities in accordance with policy.
   
• Attend agency meetings and training sessions.
   

Qualifications & Skills:

• Passion for working with youth and building relationships.
   
• Flexible, reliable, dependable, punctual, and trustworthy.
   
• Ability to work independently with little supervision and collaboratively as part of a team.
   
• Core knowledge of providing behavioral support and intervention.
   
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
   
• Willingness to work weekends or weekdays as needed.
   

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience providing Behavioral Aide/Paraprofessional services OR a Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services-related field.
   
• Human Services degrees include Psychology, Sociology, Counseling, Social Work, Child Development, Community Mental Health, Human Services, or Criminal Justice (with juvenile experience/DJJ).
   
• High school diploma with 5 years’ experience in human services also accepted.
   
• Must pass a background check.
   
• Reliable transportation is required.
   
• Strong administrative skills and access to the internet, a computer, and a smartphone.
   
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
   
• Must be resourceful, independent, a critical thinker, and self-motivated.
   

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of youth in Gwinnett County and Metro Atlanta, we encourage you to apply today!