Behavior Specialist II

About the role

Under direction, provides a variety of behavioral interventions and rehabilitative services to participants in individual and/or group settings to facilitate behavior modification, skill building, and self-care and safety; demonstrates and coaches participants on the use of effective skills and coping strategies and techniques; collaborates with other Fred Finch Youth and Family Services/CARES (FF) programs and other social services providers and behavioral health professionals; and performs related duties as assigned. Provides treatment with dignity and shows therapeutic understanding with all participants including people who differ in race, ethnicity, gender, and economic background, country of origin, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, and education.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Developmental milestones of children, youth, or young adults
• Individuals with mental health diagnoses and/or developmental disabilities
• Behavioral approaches to treatment
• Cultural responsiveness in working with diverse families and communities

Ability to:

• Assess, triage, and organize work
• Monitor, change, and discontinue individualized behavioral interventions

Education and experience

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or a related field
• High School Diploma or GED for positions at CARES

Experience:

• One (1) year of progressively responsible experience providing related experience in individual and/or group settings may be considered equivalent to one year of post-secondary education, with four years considered equivalent to a bachelor's degree

Licenses and certifications

• Possession of a valid California Driver's License, a satisfactory driving record, and a properly registered and insured vehicle, to be maintained throughout employment
• Possession of valid Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Certification issued by the Behavioral Analyst Certification Board, to be maintained throughout employment for positions at CARES

Benefits

• 21 PTO Days per year
• 9 Nationally Observed Holidays
• 401k matching up to 6%
• Up to $10,000 in the Degree Assistance Program
• Affordable monthly health care premiums

Pay

Pay range for this position is between $23.00 and $29.35 per hour. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.