Behavior Specialist III, TBS-Sonoma

Stanford Sierra Youth & Families•Sonoma, CA

3h•$29 - $39

About The Position

This position involves providing behavioral and mental health intervention and support to children and families. The role requires developing individualized plans, conducting functional behavioral analyses, implementing change programming, and tracking behavioral data. The Behavior Specialist III will also mentor new staff and maintain positive relationships with families and community programs.

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 Analysts
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