Behavior Specialist I

Fred Finch Youth Center • Imperial, CA

35d • $19 - $24

About The Position

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 and $24.22 per hour. The actualpensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
This is an on-call position with variable hours. Availability will be required based on client, program, and operational needs.
Our Culture and Mission:
We envision Fred Finch as a healing-centeredanization w our diverse staff at all levels feels at home. We aremitted to creating an environment w employees can thrive, grow, and explore opportunities. Together, we actively work on diversity within ouranization and themunities we serve.
Fred Finch Youth & Family Services partners with individuals andmunities to provide culturally responsive services that cultivate mental and physical resilience and wellness.
Fred Finch CARES providesprehensive, innovative, effective services supporting children, youth, young adults, and families living with autism, neurodevelopmental disorders, mental health concerns, and histories of significant trauma and loss. Utilizing research-based interventions and best practices, our programs are individualized to meet the specific needs of each child, youth, and family.
Our staff ispassionate,mitted, and innovative in our solutions. At CARES, our values are not just what we say, but what we do. You can see it in every program. All the services we develop respond to the needs of our localmunities. At CARES, we value diversity and inclusion and aremitted to having a robust workforce which is representative of the cultural and linguistic needs of those we serve. We offer flexible schedules and prioritize self-care and work life balance.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in mental health related field.
• Basicputer and keyboardingpetence with the ability to use Microsoft Office Suite and/orpetency with electronic clinical documentation systems.
• Demonstrated ability to assess, triage andanize work.
• Participant, case management or record keeping experience.
• Demonstratedmunication skills in describing behaviors and interventions in writing.
• Demonstrated understanding of the developmental milestones of children, youth, or young adults to provide 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 andmunities.
• 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 position if driving for work or transporting participants.

Nice To Haves

• B.A. Degree in a relevant field
• Four (4) years' experience in mental health related field.
• Prior youth mentoring/advocacy experience
• Fluency in prevailing language(s) ofmunity w Clinician will work preferred

Responsibilities

• 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 withmunity and mental health professionals and participating 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, culturallypetent, family-centered approach to behavioral, evidence-based intervention.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees