Therapeutic Behavioral Specialist
About The Position
Youth Homes is Contra Costa's leading provider of trauma-informed programs for foster youth. We focus on empowering current and former foster youth, young adults with complex behavioral health challenges, and under-resourced children at risk of entering the foster care system. JOIN OUR TEAM, BE THE DIFFERENCE! Youth Homes is seeking a compassionate and dedicated individual to join their team of Therapeutic Behavioral Specialists . In this role you will collaborate with mental health professionals to provide coaching to foster youth with acute behavioral challenges stemming from trauma. You will travel to meet with school-aged youth, their families/caregivers, and teachers in their home/school environment throughout Contra Costa County to provide services that focus on strengthening interpersonal communication, independent living, and help with stabilizing current placement or transitioning to a lower level of care. This is an incredibly rewarding opportunity for those who want to make a positive impact in their community by helping others. The starting pay for this full-time, non-exempt position is $25.99 - $27.29 per hour.
Requirements
- A minimum of an associate degree in behavioral science (emphasis in psychology, social work, etc.). A bachelor's degree is preferred.
- Prior experience working in school-based treatment programs supporting adolescents and children.
- Strong people skills, patience, and resilience to work with high-acuity youth or young adults.
- Must complete criminal background check and health screening.
- Must have own/reliable transportation, personal auto insurance and a valid driver's license with no restrictions.
- At least 21 years of age.
- Must complete criminal background check, health screening and other state/federal licensing/certification requirements.
- Must have own/reliable transportation, personal auto insurance and a valid driver's license with no restrictions.
Nice To Haves
- A bachelor's degree is preferred.
- Prior experience working with foster youth in related programs is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with mental health professionals to provide coaching to foster youth with acute behavioral challenges stemming from trauma.
- Travel to meet with school-aged youth, their families/caregivers, and teachers in their home/school environment throughout Contra Costa County to provide services that focus on strengthening interpersonal communication, independent living, and help with stabilizing current placement or transitioning to a lower level of care.
Benefits
- Medical Insurance (Employer pays up to 90% of employee premiums and contributes towards the cost for dependents)
- Affordable Vision and Dental Plans
- Flexible Spending Account (Medical & Dependent Care)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Employer-Paid Life Insurance and AD&D (Employees)
- Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
- Identity Protection Plans
- Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Pet Insurance (Discounted Rates)
- Vacation, Sick, Holiday and Birthday Paid Time Off
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Company-Provided Cellphone/Computer
- Professional Development/Training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
