BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST II

About the role

This position performs the statutorily required semi-annual monitoring of Enhanced Behavioral Supports Homes (EBSH) and Community Crisis Homes (CCH), provides a review of program plans for EBSHs and CCHs, assists in the certification and licensing process, and provides behavioral expertise and support to the Department, provider staff, and regional centers.

Responsibilities

• Perform semi-annual monitoring of Enhanced Behavioral Supports Homes (EBSH) and Community Crisis Homes (CCH)
• Review program plans for EBSHs and CCHs
• Assist in the certification and licensing process
• Provide behavioral expertise and support to the Department, provider staff, and regional centers

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an open-space, partitioned office. The position involves daily and overnight statewide travel approximately 40%–60%. This is a hybrid, in-office/telework position; telework agreements may be modified or cancelled at any time. The incumbent may be required to report to the office or any designated location at any time. All commute expenses to the reporting location are the responsibility of the selected candidate.

Requirements

• Residency in the State of California at the time of appointment
• Lawful authorization to work in the United States (the Department does not sponsor employment visas for this position)
• Pass a drug screening prior to hire
• Clear a background investigation prior to hire

Qualifications

• Knowledge of:
  • Current certification as a Behavior Analyst by the National Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
  • Principles of applied behavior analysis and ethical considerations regarding behavior management, behavioral assessment, and procedures to increase and decrease behavior and managing behavioral emergencies
  • Basic types and characteristics of developmental disabilities
  • Organizational structure of regional centers and State-operated facilities and the respective roles and responsibilities of staff
  • Laws and regulations relevant to behavioral programming, including the use of restrictive procedures
  • Methods of defining and measuring behavior, collecting and displaying data, and promoting behavioral generalization and maintenance
• Ability to:
  • Develop cooperative and harmonious relationships with service providers, regional center staff, and others
  • Work effectively within an interdisciplinary team model
  • Analyze situations accurately and take effective action
  • Communicate effectively
  • Analyze complex behavior and work with professional personnel to coordinate effective behavioral services

Pay

Behavior Specialist II entrance salary rate: $8,685.00. Salary range: $8,685.00 – $9,342.00. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.