BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST II
Job Description and Duties
Provides behavioral services to consumers following established standards and procedures for the Canyon Springs General Admission, 7505 Admission, and STAR Crisis Admission clients. The Behavior Specialist II will perform functional behavioral assessments; develop behavioral strategies in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team (IDT), providers, and other behavior specialists for prevention and intervention plans. The Behavior Specialist II will provide on-site direct care, modeling, coaching, instruction and training with consumers and their caretakers/direct care staff in community settings, including consumer’s homes.
Must have drivers license.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Special Requirements
- The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
- The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
- The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
- The position(s) require(s) a - Valid Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification, by the National Behavior Analyst Certification Board. If you are eligible for certification, have applied for BCBA certification and within one month of receiving certification, you may apply. You MUST include the date you will receive your BCBA certification on your State application.
- For BCBA Information and eligibility requirements, go to: https://www.bacb.com.
Benefits
- As a state employee working for the Department of Developmental Services, you and your family will have access to excellent medical, dental and vision insurance benefits in addition to retirement benefits.
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Larry Beasley
(760) 770-6260
EEO Contact
Linda Reyes
(760) 770-6247
Linda.Reyes@cs.dds.ca.gov