Behavior Specialist II

High School Diploma or GED and two (2) or more years of relevant experience required; or equivalent combination of education and experience (two years of relevant experience equals one year of education) to include; Experience in school-based, residential, or community mental health settings. Overview: Under direct supervision, is responsible for developing and implementing positive behavior supports and intervention strategies at an advanced level to address significant behavioral problems for children and their families/caregivers in a variety of environments.

General Information:

Compensation We Offer

• The initial compensation for this position ranges from $21.86 - $26.89 per hour.
• Salary is dependent on commensurate experience above the minimum qualifications for the role and internal equity considerations.
• The salary may also vary if you reside in a different location than the location posted.
• 7.5% Bilingual Differential for qualified positions*
• $2,000 hiring incentive payout after 30 days and 6 months!*
  • * must meet company policy eligibility requirements.

Benefits We Offer

• Benefits eligibility starts on day ONE!
• We Offer Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision benefits, Voluntary Life Insurance, Flex Spending, Health Savings Account, EAP, and more!
• Employer Paid Long-Term Disability & Basic Life Insurance
• 401K Employer Match up to 4%
• Competitive Time Off Plans (may vary by employment status)
• Employee engagement and advocacy opportunities to advance our justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion agenda across our Agency and throughout the communities we serve.

 

Overview:

Under direct supervision, is responsible for developing and implementing positive behavior supports and intervention strategies at an advanced level to address significant behavioral problems for children and their families/caregivers in a variety of environments. This position works collaboratively with others on the clinical team. Works independently in the family's home or a variety of community and/or treatment settings. This position works directly with youth and adults.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates mastery of the Behavior Specialist I position.
• Engages and supervises individuals and groups of youth at an advanced level.
• Creates, develops, and implements functionally relevant strategies that build on strengths and supports new interests.
• Acquires, monitors and evaluates information to provide effective feedback to family teams regarding function of behavior and relevant interventions as well as coaching and development of implementation modifications as necessary.
• Supports caregivers, child, and natural supports to identify, learn, and access self care strategies as well as skills associated with the implementation of environmental accommodations and behavior management techniques.
• Provides leadership to develop program responses to needs identified across a number of children and families where natural community resources are not available or appropriate.
• Assumes leadership and increases participation of others in of work groups, committees, and team meetings.
• Takes initiative to identify and resolve conflicts and recognizes strength in the diversity of families and teams.
• Initiates, organizes and facilitates projects and activities as well as models effective prioritization of work tasks.
• Performs other responsibilities, as assigned, to support department and business needs.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• High School Diploma or GED and two (2) or more years of relevant experience required; or equivalent combination of education and experience (two years of relevant experience equals one year of education) to include;
• Experience in school-based, residential, or community mental health settings .
• Certification in CPI, PCM, or other crisis intervention models or willingness to obtain.