Behavior Specialist I
Brief Description
Fred Finch Youth & Family Services is a dedicated organization that makes a difference in helping individuals with mental health issues. The team is currently seeking a Behavior Specialist I, whether you're new to the field or experienced, there's a suitable position available.
Pay/Benefits at a Glance
- Pay Range: $18.98 - $24.22 per hour
- PTO: 21 days per year
- Nationally Observed Holidays: 9
- 401(k) Matching: Up to 6%
- Up to $10,000 in the Degree Assistance Program
- Affordable monthly health care premiums
To learn more about our full benefits package, click here.
Culture and Mission
We envision Fred Finch as a healing-centered organization where our diverse staff thrives, grows, and explores opportunities. We are committed to creating an environment where employees feel at home and actively work on diversity within our organization and the communities we serve. Our mission is to partner with individuals and communities to provide culturally responsive services that cultivate mental and physical resilience and wellness.
What You Will Do
The Behavior Specialist works within the wraparound philosophy to support behavior strategies and provide 1:1 behavioral intervention and rehab services to participants/participant families. Key responsibilities include:
- 1:1 direct service to youth, young adults, parents/caregivers in their natural environments
- Documentation of services
- Collaboration with community and mental health professionals
- Participation in group and individual supervision
- Providing crisis management
- Clinical case management
- Administrative functions
- Being on call as needed
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in mental health related field
- Basic computer and keyboarding competence with Microsoft Office Suite
- 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 individual/family/group behavioral health rehabilitation methods
- 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
- Possess a valid California Driver’s license with a good driving record or the ability to obtain one within 10 days of hire
- Preferred: B.A. Degree in a relevant field, four (4) years' experience in mental health related field, prior youth mentoring/advocacy experience, fluency in prevailing language(s) of community where Clinician will work