BEHAVIORAL SPECIALIST

MarSell Wellness Center • Moreno Valley, CA

4d • $25 - $26

About The Position

The Behavioral Specialist is responsible for providing expertise and Early Intervention Services and/or Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to children ages 0-17 years and their families. The Behavior Specialist plays an integral role in providing direct educational information to caregivers regarding the minors’ developmental and behavioral needs while exemplifying a family-centered philosophy and respect for cultural diversity.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; and one to two years related experience and/or training.
• Bachelor's Degree (BA/ BS) in Psychology, Behavioral Science, Education, or related field.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Proficient in the use of standard office equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Interview Unaccompanied Minors (UC), and other involved persons to gather personal and social data relevant to assessing psychological (mental, behavioral, and emotional) and risk factors.
• Conduct thorough assessments to understand the underlying causes and patterns of behavior.
• Identify specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) behavior goals.
• Under direct supervision, develops and implements positive behavior supports and intervention strategies to address significant behavioral problems for youth and their families/caregivers in a variety of environments.
• Works collaboratively with others on the clinical team to support creation and implementation of stabilization and service plans.
• Maintains regular communication with interdisciplinary team members and provides updates on the progress of the case.
• Completes appropriate documentation and ensures that case records are complete and in compliance.
• Works independently with youth and or families in a variety of settings including homes, community, and/or treatment settings.
• Provides on-call coverage as assigned.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401 (k)
• 401 (k) company matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance (Company Paid)
• Voluntary Life Insurance (Employee Paid)
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level