Counselor/UCDD (UEC)

California State University, San Bernardino; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick pay accruals

Workers' Compensation, Unemployment, S

State Disability Insurance

Job summary

California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) seeks a part-time, non-benefited Counselor to support parent groups through behavior training, lesson planning, and monitoring progress. The role emphasizes HIPAA compliance and collaboration with supervisors to develop effective treatment plans.

The position offers evening hours at the CSUSBB Campus through 6/30/2027 with potential annual renewals based on funds and performance. Strong communication and child-behavior expertise are essential.

Qualifications

• Education: MA or MS in a related field (Special Education, Social Work, Psychology, Counseling).
• Experience: Experience with children and/or parents of children with developmental disabilities; delivering behavior services.
• Other: Computer literate; proficient in MS Office; strong oral and written communication; understands behavior modification concepts.

Responsibilities

• Provides knowledge and training to parents to understand behavior modification and functions of behaviors.
• Trains parents on in-home strategies and simple progress monitoring methods.
• Develops lesson plans for parent groups on topics such as reducing unwanted behaviors and increasing self-care, socialization, and communication.
• Writes session notes after each parent session describing training provided and goals.
• Evaluates parents’ progress with behavior modification techniques at home.
• Collaborates with Counselors and Supervisors to share materials and develop treatment plans.
• Coordinates with UCDD administration for guidelines and guest speaker approvals.
• Collects signatures to validate participation in parent groups for funding invoices.
• Adheres to HIPAA and assists in maintaining client privacy.
• May supervise Teacher Assistants and participate in new client assessments.

Skills

Communication skills

Behavior modification techniques

Team collaboration

HIPAA compliance knowledge

Education

MA or MS in related field

BCBA (preferred)

Mandated Reporter

CPR certification

Background check / Live Scan clearance

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Location: San Bernardino - San Bernardino Campus

Work type: Auxiliary

Position Summary

Temporary, Staff, Part Time, Non-Benefited position through 6/30/2027 (Appointment may be renewed annually based upon availability of funds, availability of work and satisfactory job performance).

Salary: $28.55 per hour.

Location: CSUSBB Campus

Work Schedule

19 hours per week. To be arraged, but typically Monday through Thursday-5:00PM to 9:00PM, Saturdays 8:00AM to 12:00PM.

First Review Deadline: This position will remain open until filled.

Typical Activities

• Provides knowledge and training parents to understand behavior modification, and the functions of behaviors.
• Provides training to parents to use appropriate strategies to target in-home behaviors, as well as a simple method to monitor the child’s progress.
• Develops lesson plans to cover a variety of related topics in parent groups.
• Lesson plans cover such areas as decreasing inappropriate behaviors, increasing independence with self-care, increasing socialization, communication, and prevocational skills, coping and stress management, understanding Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Ensures that parental training adheres to UCDD’s program design and satisfies requirements of our funding agencies.
• Writes session notes at the end of each parent session that explains the type and purpose of training that was provided.
• Evaluates parents’ progress in their ability to understand and use behavior modification techniques at home.
• Collaborates with other Counselors to share and develop instructional materials.
• Collaborates with the center’s Supervisors to gain knowledge on clients’ progress and help develop appropriate treatment plans.
• Coordinates with UCDD administration to receive guidelines and prior approval for guest speakers.
• Collects signatures to validate participation in parent groups, which are used bill the funder.
• Must adhere to HIPAA laws to appropriately handle clients’ private information.
• Participates in full staff trainings
• Conducts interviews to collect data from parents for periodic reports.
• In the unexpected absence of Supervisory staff, Counselors may act as Session Supervisors to ensure delivery of services.

May supervise Teacher Assistants that are assigned to help out in parent groups.

May supervise Teacher Assistants in the absence of Supervisory staff.

• May participate in new client assessments.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: MA or MS in a related field (Special Education, Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, etc.)
• Experience: Must have experience working with children and/or with parents of children with developmental disabilities. Must have experience delivering behavior services to children with developmental disabilities.
• Other: Must be computer literate; general knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Must have strong knowledge and understanding of behavior modification techniques. Must work effectively in a positive environment with other professionals.
• Special Requirements: Must have strong knowledge of behavior health such as ABA, and/or discrete trial training. Candidate needs to be Mandated Reporters certified and must possess a current CPR certificate. Candidates must undergo background check and will be fingerprinted. Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and Live Scan clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).

Benefits Include

• Sick pay accruals
• Workers' Compensation, Unemployment Insurance, State Disability Insurance

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

University Enterprises Corporation at CSUSB is committed to a diverse workforce and affirmative action, and is an equal opportunity employer. UEC maintains and promotes a policy of non-discrimination and non-harassment on the basis of race, sex, gender, color, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic characteristics, status as a disabled veteran, or disabled veteran of the Vietnam era.
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UEC is an EOE - Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans. This position will remain open until filled. This has been designated as a sensitive position. The selected candidate must successfully pass a thorough background investigation to include a criminal history check prior to appointment.