Behavior Specialist I

Fred Finch Youth & Family Services; Mission Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

On-call hours

Job summary

Fred Finch Youth & Family Services in California seeks a Behavior Specialist I to join our wraparound program, providing 1:1 behavioral intervention and rehab services to youth and families in their natural environments.

You will document services, collaborate with community and mental health professionals, participate in supervision, and support trauma-informed, strengths-based care. Flexible schedule and on-call readiness are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; BA preferred.
• Minimum 2 years in a mental health related field.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and electronic clinical documentation systems.
• Excellent written communication of behaviors and interventions.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 behavioral intervention and rehab services to youth and families.
• Document services and collaborate with community and mental health professionals.
• Be on call as needed and participate in supervision and crisis management.

Skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BA Degree in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic health records

Job description

Brief Description: Fred Finch Youth & Family Services is a great place to work. Year after year, our employees make the difference in helping those with mental health issues. Our team is currently looking for a Behavior Specialist I. Whether you are just starting your career or a seasoned professional, you’ll be able to find the right position to help others.

Pay/Benefits at a Glance

• Pay range for this position is between $18.98 - $24.22 per hour. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
• 401k matching up to 6% after completion of 1,000 service hours.
• This is an on-call position with variable hours. Availability will be required based on client, program, and operational needs.

What You Will Do

The Behavior Specialist works within the wraparound philosophy to support behavior strategies and provide 1:1 behavioral intervention and rehab services to participants/participant families. The Behavior Specialist is responsible for 1:1 direct service to youth, young adults, parents/caregivers in their natural environments, documentation of services, collaboration with community and mental health professionals, and participation in group and individual supervision. Additional responsibilities include providing crisis management, clinical case management, administrative functions, and being on call as needed. The Behavior Specialist is active in supporting and implementing wraparound philosophy, trauma-informed care model and its individualized, strengths-based, culturally competent, family-centered approach to behavioral, evidence-based intervention.

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in a mental health related field.
• Basic computer and keyboarding competence with the ability to use Microsoft Office Suite and/or competency with electronic clinical documentation systems.
• Demonstrated ability to assess, triage and organize work.
• Participant, case management or record keeping experience.
• Demonstrated communication skills in describing behaviors and interventions in writing.
• Demonstrated understanding of the developmental milestones of children, youth, or young adults to provide care, treatment and services.
• Demonstrated knowledge in the areas of individual/family/group behavioral health rehabilitation methods for target population of program.
• Theoretical understanding or experience in behavioral approaches to treatment.
• Experience with or knowledge of designing, supervising, monitoring, changing, and discontinuing individualized behavioral interventions.
• Demonstrated cultural responsiveness in working with diverse families and communities.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule in accordance with the needs of the participant, program and/or Agency.
• Possess a valid California Driver’s license with a good driving record or the ability to obtain one within 10 days of hire.
• Must have access to dependable transportation and personal car insurance, meeting minimum liability coverage required for the position if driving for work or transporting participants.

Preferred

• B.A. Degree in a relevant field.
• Four (4) years’ experience in a mental health related field.
• Prior youth mentoring/advocacy experience.
• Fluency in prevailing language(s) of the community where the Clinician will work is preferred.

Join our team as: Behavior Specialist I.

Fred Finch Youth & Family Services (FF) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FF does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non‑disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.