Behavioral Coach
Company: Shodair Children's Hospital
Role summary
Behavioral Coach is a full-time role at Shodair Children's Hospital in Helena, Montana, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-10-09. Experience level: 2-5. No degree required.
- Job title
- Behavioral Coach
- Company
- Shodair Children's Hospital
- Location
- Helena, Montana, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Employment type
- full-time
- Category
- Software Engineering
- Experience level
- 2-5
- Degree required
- No
- Date posted
- 2026-10-09
This is a wonderful opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children, working school hours with your evenings and weekends free. No degree is required, and you'll get to help kids develop crucial life skills in a supportive team environment.
Job description
Description
Be the reason a kid has a better day!
We are hiring a Behavioral Coach for our school-based day treatment program. Work school hours, have your evenings and weekends free, and help kids learn the skills that change how they see themselves.
As a Behavioral Coach, you're a steady, caring adult in a student's school day. You help kids learn to manage big feelings, build friendships and succeed in the classroom. You won't do it alone: you'll work side by side with teachers, therapists and fellow coaches who have your back every day.
A schedule built around the school day. Daytime hours, Monday through Friday, with evenings, weekends and school breaks that work for your life. No overnights.
Work that matters. You'll see the progress up close helping kids everyday.
A true team. Coaches, teachers, therapists and families work together on every student's plan. You'll debrief together, problem-solve together and celebrate wins together.
Training and growth. We train you in non-violent crisis intervention and mental health principles. It's a strong start for a career in education, psychology, social work or counseling.
Never a boring day. You'll run, play, teach and get outside with kids, including field trips during summer programming.
Requirements
Support students in classroom activities, therapeutic assignments and educational programming
Model and teach classroom skills, manners, social skills and safe ways to express feelings
Redirect behavior with patience and therapeutic communication, and keep the classroom safe using non-violent crisis intervention techniques
Follow each student's individualized treatment and intervention plan
Observe and document student behavior, then share updates with the whole team
Partner with therapists, teachers, parents and outside providers on each student's progress, and help schedule appointments with guardians
Join classroom meetings and team debriefs
Help lead summer programming, including field trips, and drive the van for pick-up and drop-off as needed
Give school-time medications to students after completing Medication Aide training
Complete charting and documentation in our electronic medical record on time
Requirements:
High school diploma or GED (college coursework is a plus, not a requirement)
At least 2 years working with youth with emotional or behavioral challenges, direct-service experience in human services, or post-secondary education in human services
Patience, compassion and a sense of humor
A team-first attitude and clear communication with people of all backgrounds
Calm under pressure and good judgment in tough moments
The energy to keep up with kids: running, playing, lifting and spending time indoors and outdoors
Physically able to manage escalated or aggressive behavior (we'll train you)
Respect for confidentiality
Willingness to complete Medication Aide training after hire
A valid driver's license is preferred