Behavior Specialist I

Brief Description

Fred Finch Youth & Family Services is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those with mental health issues. As a team, we strive to provide culturally responsive services that promote mental and physical resilience and wellness.

Pay/Benefits at a Glance

The pay range for this position is between $18.98 - $24.22 per hour, with benefits including a 401(k) matching program up to 6% after completing 1,000 service hours. This is an on-call position with variable hours, requiring availability based on client, program, and operational needs.

Culture and Mission

We envision Fred Finch as a healing-centered organization where our diverse staff feels at home. We are committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive, grow, and explore opportunities. We actively work on diversity within our organization and the communities we serve.

What You Will Do

• Support behavior strategies and provide 1:1 behavioral intervention and rehab services to participants/participant families.
• Document services and collaborate with community and mental health professionals.
• Participate in group and individual supervision.
• Provide crisis management and clinical case management.
• Be on call as needed.
• Support and implement wraparound philosophy, trauma-informed care model, and individualized, strengths-based, culturally competent, family-centered approach to behavioral intervention.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in mental health related field.
• Basic computer and keyboarding competence with the ability to use Microsoft Office Suite and/or competency with electronic clinical documentation systems.
• Demonstrated ability to assess, triage, and organize work.
• Participant, case management, or record keeping experience.
• Demonstrated communication skills in describing behaviors and interventions in writing.
• Demonstrated understanding of the developmental milestones of children, youth, or young adults.
• Demonstrated knowledge in the areas of individual/family/group behavioral health rehabilitation methods for target population of program.
• Theoretical understanding or experience in behavioral approaches to treatment.
• Demonstrated cultural responsiveness in working with diverse families and communities.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule in accordance with the needs of the participant, program, and/or Agency.
• Possess a valid California Driver’s license with a good driving record or the ability to obtain one within 10 days of hire.
• Must have access to dependable transportation and personal car insurance, meeting minimum liability coverage required for position if driving for work or transporting participants.