Behavioral Intervention Specialist (ACMH)

A Better Way Inc•Oakland, CA

19d•$31 - $34•Hybrid

About The Position

The Community-Based Behavioral Intervention Specialist provides family-centered, strength-based intensive case management and behavioral intervention services to eligible children in community settings, including schools, neighborhood venues, and homes. The Specialist helps clients build on existing family and community support systems and implements individualized interventions to support appropriate behavior in each child’s current setting. The role involves independent and discretionary decision-making with families regarding clients’ individualized treatment plans. The position is based primarily in an office, in the community, and/or through video meetings. In-person attendance is required for staff meetings, supervision, and other job-related responsibilities; remote work is subject to supervisor approval. Local travel to work sites within Alameda County, up to 90 miles, is required. The job is full-time and exempt, with a usual schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., subject to change with supervisor approval. Evening and weekend availability may be needed, and on-call and crisis support may be assigned.

Requirements

BA or MA/MS degree in a behavioral science field, such as child development, psychology, counseling and guidance, early childhood education, human services, nursing, social science, social welfare, social work, or sociology.
2–4 years of full-time experience in a mental health setting.
Ability to relate effectively and professionally with children, supervisors, coworkers, and staff.
Considerable knowledge of child development, dysfunctional behavior in children, separation responses, crisis intervention approaches, and child behavior management.
Ability to work cooperatively, creatively, and effectively as part of a crisis intervention and evaluation team.
Skill in developing meaningful and nurturing relationships with children.
Self-awareness of personal boundaries and needs, and ability to distinguish them from the needs of children and parents.
Ability to organize and schedule work and use time efficiently to complete assigned duties.
Flexibility, openness, patience, tact, communication skills, directness, and warmth.
Ability to use supervision and willingness to grow professionally and personally through interaction and training.
Ability to work effectively with families from diverse cultures.
Flexible schedule with ability to work evenings and weekend days as needed.
Own vehicle, valid California driver’s license, and insurance.
Pass a background check and obtain TB and health clearances; comply with organizational vaccination requirements.

Responsibilities

Provide intensive community- and home-based family counseling and support, including crisis intervention, case management, mental health services, advocacy, transportation, and help accessing community resources.
Use clinical insights and behavioral motivational techniques to promote clients’ growth in the classroom, home, and community.
Develop safe, successful positive behavior plans to reduce disruptive behaviors in classrooms and the community.
Co-facilitate therapeutic groups for clients.
Provide solution-focused counseling and crisis intervention as needed.
Develop and implement behavioral management techniques consistent with client goals, treatment plans, and agency philosophy.
Plan and lead community outings that expose clients to a broad range of experiences and promote positive interaction with the community.
Collaborate with the team clinician to maintain family contact and connect children and families with relevant, researched, and affordable community resources and services.
Participate in team, staff, supervision, and school meetings as requested, and collaborate with the treatment team to deliver mental health services.
Build relationships and ongoing communication with teachers and school staff, and provide practical individual and classroom intervention strategies aligned with client treatment goals.
Participate in training on intervention techniques, life-skills curricula, and agency and community-based services.
Complete Medi-Cal documentation in accordance with regulations and maintain records, including incident reports and behavioral tracking forms.
Develop trusting and supportive relationships with family members and motivate families to use accessible community resources.
Coordinate with team members to design and implement treatment plans that emphasize each client’s highest level of functioning.
Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with professionals in the community.
Respect diverse cultural and individual values and practices.
Participate in weekly staff meetings, training, and individual supervision.
Provide on-call and crisis support as assigned.
Follow ABW safety policies, procedures, and rules; attend required safety training; and promptly report hazards, safety violations, near misses, and work-related injuries.