Educational Behavior Specialist

Pacific Clinics•Sacramento, CA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Pacific Clinics' School-Based Intervention Teams (SBIT) provide tiered behavioral health services across various locations (e.g., school sites, community, and via telehealth). SBIT services are delivered within a Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), with a focus on Positive Behavioral Intervention Supports (PBIS), Wellness Center implementation, Social Emotional Learning, Restorative Practices, various evidence-based practices to support Community School efforts. The Educational Behavior Specialist is responsible for providing 1:1 service, groups, consultation, and coaching that support educators, students, and families within an educational setting. This position works independently primarily on school sites along with services provided in homes and a variety of community settings. This position works directly with children and adults.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (BA/ BS) in Psychology, Behavioral Science, Education, Child Development, or related field preferred.
One (1) year experience working with children and their families in related field required.
Bilingual Spanish Preferred.
RBT Certification Preferred.
Must pass Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), and Child Abuse Index Check (CAIC) background clearance.
Valid California Driver's license with two years of experience driving and clean driving record may be required.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish Preferred.
RBT Certification Preferred.

Responsibilities

Under supervision of the Educational Clinical Coordinator, provides behavior consultation to teachers, school staff, and caregivers that focuses on MTSS, Positive Behavior Intervention Supports, antecedent strategies, function-based approach to interventions, and a hand off approach to de-escalation along with direct individual and or group services for skill building.
Integrate feedback from supervisors to deliver effective quality clinical services that meet fidelity measures of implementation.
Record data for students as applicable and IEP goals utilizing electronic data collection systems to support customer outcomes and ensure staff treatment fidelity.
Model, coach, reinforce, and implement positive behavioral interventions and skill development plans with students, caregivers, educators, and support network.
Assist supervisors with plan development (e.g., behavior guides).
Assist teams with developing program materials (e.g., visual schedules, social stories, behavior guides, etc.) to develop individualized, strength-based strategies and interventions that will result in positive behavior change.
Actively participate in supervision, team meetings, in-service, student progress meetings, and other key meetings as assigned.
Proactively identify potential conflicts; clearly communicate with supervisor on customer-related services (e.g., barriers to implementation, lack of caregiver/educator participation, etc.) within 24 hours.
Ensure effective coordination of services for students, caregivers, and educators with other providers, both internal and external, by facilitating the development of nurturing relationships, supporting quality environments, and collaboratively problem-solving barriers.
Works independently with students, educators, and or caregivers in a variety of settings including school sites, homes, community, and/or treatment settings.
Takes a hand off approach to de-escalation and provides consultation and modeling of positive strategies for educators.
Works collaboratively with others on clinical teams to support creation and implementation of stabilization and service plans.
Under supervision of the Educational Clinical Coordinator, timely and effectively meets agency and program timelines for clinical documentation, compliance trainings, assigned project deadlines, submission of timecards, and respond to phone calls, emails, texts, and chats.
Creates and follows weekly schedule for assigned sites/caseload.
Deliver services on flexible schedule based on customer need.
Proactively communicate schedule changes, including part-time hours, vacation, or sick time.
Engage in solution-focused communication and help maintain a positive work environment.
Implement strong organizational skills to support customer outcomes and manage daily tasks.
Stand-by or quick response to crisis.