Behavior Specialist II - CARES-1503 (Education)

Fred Finch Youth & Family Services is a great place to work. Year after year, our employees make the difference in helping those with mental health issues. Whether you are just starting your career or a seasoned professional, youll be able to find the right spot to help others.
Fred Finch CARES provides comprehensive, innovative, effective services supporting children, youth, young adults, and familieslivingwith autism,neurodevelopmental disorders, mental healthconcerns, and histories of significant trauma and loss. Utilizing research-based interventions and best practices, our programsare individualized tomeet the specific needs of each child, youth, and family.
Our staff is compassionate, committed, and innovative in our solutions. At CARES, our values are not just what we say, but what we do. You can see it in every program. All the services we develop respond to the needs of our local communities. At CARES, we value diversity and inclusion and are committed to having a robust workforce which is representative of the cultural and linguistic needs of those we serve. We offer flexible schedules and prioritize self-care and work life balance.
Join our team as: Behavior Specialist II
What You Will Do
Under direction, provides a variety of behavioral interventions and rehabilitative services to participants in individual and/or group settings to facilitate behavior modification, skill building, and self-care and safety; demonstrates and coaches participants on the use of effective skills and coping strategies and techniques; collaborates with other Fred Finch Youth and Family Services/CARES (FF) programs and other social services providers and behavioral health professionals; and performs related duties as assigned. Provides treatment with dignity and shows therapeutic understanding with all participants including people who differ in race, ethnicity, gender, and economic background, country of origin, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, and education.
Shifts Available
Full-Time- Non-Exempt. Schedule TBD
Amazing Benefits:
21 PTO Days per year
9 Nationally Observed Holidays
401k matching up to 6%
Affordable monthly health care premiums

What You Bring to The Table (requirements):
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Developmental milestones of children, youth, or young adults. Individuals with mental health diagnoses and/or developmental disabilities. Behavioral approaches to treatment. Cultural responsiveness in working with diverse families and communities.
Ability to
Assess, triage, and organize work. Monitor, change, and discontinue individualized behavioral interventions.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
Education
Bachelors degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or a related field.
High School Diploma or GED for positions at CARES.
Experience
One (1) year of progressively responsible experience providing related experience in individual and/or group settings may be considered equivalent to one year of post-secondary education, with four years considered equivalent to a bachelors degree.
Licenses and Certifications
Possession of a valid California Drivers License, a satisfactory driving record, and a properly registered and insured vehicle, to be maintained throughout employment. Possession of valid Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Certification issued by the Behavioral Analyst Certification Board, to be maintained throughout employment for positions at CARES.

Our Mission
"Fred Finch Youth & Family Services partners with individuals and communities to provide culturally responsive services that cultivate mental and physical resilience and wellness."
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