Job Overview
Title: Behavior Specialist II (Up to $3,000 Bilingual Incentive)
Location: Sacramento, CA
Classification: Non-Exempt
Actual offers will be determined by the candidate’s creditable years of experience in conjunction with internal equity considerations and based on the organization’s current compensation practices.
Job Code: 354
Job Summary
Works within the vision, mission, and philosophy of the agency. Under direct supervision, is responsible for developing and implementing positive behavior supports and intervention strategies at an advanced level to address significant behavioral problems for children and their families/caregivers in a variety of environments. Works collaboratively with others on the clinical team. Works independently in the family’s home or a variety of community and/or treatment settings. Works directly with youth and adults.
Essential Duties
1. Demonstrates mastery of the Behavior Specialist I position.
2. Engages and supervises individuals and groups of youth at an advanced level.
3. Creates, develops, and implements functionally relevant strategies that build on strengths and supports new interests.
4. Acquires, monitors, and evaluates information to provide effective feedback to family teams regarding function of behavior and relevant interventions as well as coaching and development of implementation modifications as necessary.
5. Supports caregivers, child and natural supports to identify, learn and access self care strategies as well as skills associated with the implementation of environmental accommodations and behavior management techniques.
6. Provides leadership to develop program responses to needs identified across a number of children and families where natural community resources are not available or appropriate.
7. Assumes leadership and increases participation of others in of work groups, committees and team meetings.
8. Takes initiative to identify and resolve conflicts and recognizes strength in the diversity of families and teams.
9. Initiates, organizes, and facilitates projects and activities as well as models effective prioritization of work tasks.
10. Employee is required to meet applicable productivity and documentation requirements
OTHER DUTIES
11. Driving to appointments with clients and their families or other key contacts
12. Physical interactions with children of variable ages such as, but not limited to, games, sports and other activities
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. All employees are responsible for keeping job requirements up to date. This can include but are not limited to certifications, licensure, and maintaining a clear criminal record.
Education Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree (BA/ BS) in Psychology, Sociology, Behavioral Science, Education or related field required.
Experience Requirements
Two (2) years experience working with children in mental health or education field and their families required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s Degree (MA) in a mental health related field AND two (2) years related experience in a metal health setting preferred OR Bachelor’s Degree (BA) in a mental health related field AND four (4) years related experience in a mental health setting preferred.
HIGHLY DESIREABLE QUALIFICATION
Speak, read, and/or write another language preferred.
Other Specific Requirements
- Must pass Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), and Child Abuse Index Check (CAIC) background clearance.
- Valid California Driver’s license with two years experience driving and clean driving record may be required.
Work Environment/Conditions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and taste or smell.
Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
In addition this position requires standing, sitting, walking, climbing, and kneeling.
Employee Statement of Understanding
I have read and understand the job description for my position. I am able to perform all of
the essential functions of this position. I agree to successfully complete all required training indicated for this position. I agree to keep all of my required certifications and licenses current and up to date and provide proper documentation of the same to the Human Resources Department. I agree to comply with all Agency policies and procedures. I agree to comply with the agency compliance plan and all laws, rules, regulations and standards of conduct relating to my position. As an employee, I understand my duty to report any suspected violations of the law or the standards of conduct to my immediate supervisor. As an employee, I will strive to uphold the mission and vision of the organization. All employees are required to adhere to the values in all their interactions with youth and families and fellow employees.
