Overnight Behavior Specialist
Silence Aloud, Inc. · Moreno Valley, CA · 3 wk ago
On-siteHealthcare$21–$22/hrFull-time
Job Description
BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST (FT, PT, & On Call)
Location
Moreno Valley, CA
Qualifications/Experience
- Possess a Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral sciences field OR at least 60 units of completed college coursework, half of which must be upper division in behavioral science
- AND at least two (2) years of experience working on the behavior modification of at-risk and emotionally disturbed youth and or dually-diagnosed children/youth in residential, corrections, community or school settings
- Knowledge of trauma informed care is a MUST
- Experience in ABA, specifically DTT, PRT, and Verbal Behavior are preferred
Behavior Specialist Duties
- Awake overnight supervision of youth residing in the STRTP
- Conduct facility rounds to ensure safety at the facility
- Complete nightly tasks to ensure the facility is neat, clean and meets licensing standards
- Provide non-therapy mental health services which include:
- Utilizing creative and evidenced based behavior interventions to residents
- Implement behavior programs
- collect data and document behaviors
- assistance in improving, maintaining, or restoring a client’s or group of clients’ functional skills, daily living skills, social and leisure skills, grooming and personal hygiene skills, meal preparation skills, and support resources
- and/or medication education
- Counseling the individual and/or family regarding job issues
- Staff providing must have training in behavioral analysis with an emphasis on positive behavioral interventions
- Provide structure and support
- Assist the child/youth in engaging in appropriate activities
- Minimize impulsivity
- Increase social and community competencies by building or restating those daily living skills that will assist the child/youth to live successfully in the community
- Serve as a positive role model and assist the child/youth in developing the ability to sustain self-directed appropriate behaviors, internalize a sense of social responsibility, and/or enable appropriate participation in community activities
- Be available to participate in weekly/monthly treatment plan meetings and conference calls requiring input and feedback regarding the resident progress and intervention strategies
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- AFLAC
- Paid Vacation
- Employee Performance Incentives
- Paid Sick Leave per state requirements
- Employee Discount Program
Pre-Employment Requirements
- Tuberculosis clearance and physical exam
- DOJ, FBI & Child Abuse criminal background clearance
- A valid California driver's license
- DMV drivers record printout
- Must have reliable transportation and valid vehicle insurance
Company Information
- Career advancement opportunities
- Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)