Behavior Specialist II

Pacific Clinics • San Bernardino, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Under direct supervision, this position 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. This position works collaboratively with others on the clinical team. Works independently in the family's home or a variety of community and/or treatment settings. This position works directly with youth and adults.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED and two (2) or more years of relevant experience required; or equivalent combination of education and experience (two years of relevant experience equals one year of education) to include;
• Experience in school-based, residential, or community mental health settings.
• Certification in CPI, PCM, or other crisis intervention models or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates mastery of the Behavior Specialist I position.
• Engages and supervises individuals and groups of youth at an advanced level.
• Creates, develops, and implements functionally relevant strategies that build on strengths and supports new interests.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Assumes leadership and increases participation of others in work groups, committees, and team meetings.
• Takes initiative to identify and resolve conflicts and recognizes strength in the diversity of families and teams.
• Initiates, organizes and facilitates projects and activities as well as models effective prioritization of work tasks.
• Performs other responsibilities, as assigned, to support department and business needs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision benefits
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flex Spending
• Health Savings Account
• EAP
• Employer Paid Long-Term Disability & Basic Life Insurance
• 401K Employer Match up to 4%
• Competitive Time Off Plans (may vary by employment status)
• Employee engagement and advocacy opportunities to advance our justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion agenda across our Agency and throughout the communities we serve.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED