TBS Behavior Specialist III, Napa CBFS

Stanford Sierra Youth & Families•Napa, CA

About The Position

The Behavior Specialist III is responsible for writing clear, accurate, and timely progress notes, participating in the development of individualized family plans, and attending weekly staff meetings, consultation, and case management meetings. This role is accountable for individual time management, developing and maintaining positive relationships with agency and community programs, and utilizing resources for behavior interventions and strategies. The Behavior Specialist III forms positive, constructive relationships with children and their families, identifies their strengths and resources, observes and evaluates behavior to complete a Functional Behavioral Analysis, and implements change programming based on this analysis. They record behavioral data, make recommendations to modify goals, and provide recommendations for all phases of treatment, including termination of services. The position requires maintaining accurate and timely records, following all agency policies and procedures, and adhering to health and safety regulations. The Behavior Specialist III seeks clinical information and advice as needed, accepts constructive feedback, mentors new TBS Behavioral Specialists, and maintains the ability to work flexible hours to meet family needs. Agency-specific duties include performing all duties in a manner consistent with the agency's principles and values, adhering to professional codes of ethics, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. They model and communicate positive attitudes toward the agency’s Mission, Vision, and Values, work collaboratively with all agency programs and staff, and utilize and maintain a calendar for effective time management. Ongoing training is required to expand professional skills, and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Master’s Degree and 6 months of full-time direct care experience
Bachelor’s Degree and 24 months of full-time direct care experience
Associate’s degree and 36 months of full-time direct care experience
High School Diploma/GED and 48 months of full-time direct care experience
Direct Care experience in providing behavioral or mental health intervention and support including behavioral health skill building, social & emotional learning, social adjustment, vocation adjustment, and physical restoration.

Nice To Haves

Spanish Speaking Bonus

Responsibilities

Writes clear, accurate, and timely progress notes consistent with each contact/visit
Participates in the development of individualized family plans with other members of the TBS team
Attend weekly staff meetings, consultation, and case management meetings as scheduled
Accountable for individual time management
Develops and maintains positive relationships with agency and community programs
Utilizes resources to utilize behavior interventions and strategies
Forms positive, constructive relationships with children and their families
Identifies strengths, skills, and positive qualities in children and families
Identifies temporary and sustainable resources and services within family and community environments
Observes and evaluates behavior, then completes a Functional Behavioral Analysis
Utilizes the Functional Behavioral Analysis to implement change programming
Records behavioral data to ensure accurate tracking of target behavior change
Makes recommendations to modify goals as indicated by behavioral data
Makes recommendations for all phases of treatment, including termination of TBS services
Maintains accurate and timely records
Follows all agency policies and procedures
Follows all agency, State and Federal health and safety rules and regulations
Seeks out clinical information and advice as needed, accepts constructive feedback and reasonable recommendations from supervisor
Mentors new TBS Behavioral Specialists
Maintains ability to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the families
Performs all duties in a manner consistent with the principles and values of agency, while adhering to applicable professional codes of ethics, the agency’s policies and procedures, contractor requirements, and regulatory requirements.
Model and communicate appropriate positive attitudes toward the agency’s Mission, Vision, and Values
Work collaboratively with all agency programs and staff to provide support as needed
Utilize and maintain calendar with all work-related details to manage time effectively and share calendar information with coworkers
Participate in on-going training to expand and develop professional skills
Perform other duties as necessary for the agency, as assigned