Counselor/UCDD (UEC)

Opt For Healthy Living; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 38,572 - 41,328; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick pay accruals

Workers' Compensation

Unemployment Insurance

State Disability Insurance

Job summary

Opt For Healthy Living is searching for a part-time Counselor to provide support and training to parents on behavior modification techniques at CSUSBB Campus in San Bernardino, California. The role involves developing lesson plans, conducting training sessions, and collaborating with other professionals.

Ideal candidates will hold an MA or MS in a related field and possess experience working with children with developmental disabilities. The position offers a temporary part-time schedule with a pay rate of $28.55 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must have experience working with children and/or parents of children with developmental disabilities.
• Must have strong knowledge and understanding of behavior modification techniques.
• Candidate needs to be Mandated Reporter certified.

Responsibilities

• Provide knowledge and training to parents on behavior modification.
• Develop lesson plans for parent groups.
• Write session notes explaining training provided.

Skills

Behavior modification techniques

Microsoft Office Suite

Excellent communication skills

Education

MA or MS in a related field

Job description

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 arranged, but typically Monday through Thursday 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Saturdays 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

First Review Deadline

This position will remain open until filled.

Typical Activities

Under minimal supervision of the Director of UCDD or Project Coordinator, the Counselor will work independently to:

• Provide knowledge and training parents to understand behavior modification and the functions of behaviors.
• Provide training to parents to use appropriate strategies to target in‑home behaviors, as well as a simple method to monitor the child’s progress.
• Develop 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 pre‑vocational skills, coping and stress management, and understanding Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Ensure that parental training adheres to UCDD’s program design and satisfies requirements of our funding agencies.
• Write session notes at the end of each parent session that explains the type and purpose of training that was provided.
• Evaluate parents’ progress in their ability to understand and use behavior modification techniques at home.
• Collaborate with other Counselors to share and develop instructional materials.
• Collaborate with the center’s Supervisors to gain knowledge on clients’ progress and help develop appropriate treatment plans.
• Coordinate with UCDD administration to receive guidelines and prior approval for guest speakers.
• Collect signatures to validate participation in parent groups, which are used to bill the funder.
• Adhere to HIPAA laws to appropriately handle clients’ private information.
• Participate in full staff trainings.
• Conduct 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 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 Reporter 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.

As an equal opportunity employer, University Enterprises Corporation at CSUSB (UEC) is committed to a diverse workforce. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access UEC’s career website as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by contacting UEC’s Human Resources Manager at [e-mail].

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.