Behavior Specialist I - CARES
Fred Finch Youth & Family ServicesHighlight
Summary
About the Role
About You
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- A minimum of two (2) years of experience in a mental health related field.
- Basic computer and keyboarding competence with the ability to use Microsoft Office Suite and/or electronic clinical documentation systems.
- Demonstrated ability to assess, triage, and organize work.
- Experience in participant case management or record keeping.
- Demonstrated communication skills in describing behaviors and interventions in writing.
- Understanding of developmental milestones of children, youth, or young adults.
- Knowledge of individual/family/group behavioral health rehabilitation methods.
- Theoretical understanding or experience in behavioral approaches to treatment.
- Experience with designing, supervising, monitoring, and changing individualized behavioral interventions.
- Demonstrated cultural responsiveness in working with diverse families and communities.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule.
- Possess a valid California Driver’s license with a good driving record or the ability to obtain one within 10 days of hire.
- Access to dependable transportation and personal car insurance.
- B.A. Degree in a relevant field.
- Four (4) years' experience in a mental health related field.
- Prior youth mentoring/advocacy experience.
- Fluency in prevailing language(s) of the community.
Benefits
- Pay range between $18.98 and $24.22 per hour.
- 21 PTO Days per year.
- 9 Nationally Observed Holidays.
- 401k matching up to 6%.
- Up to $10,000 in the Degree Assistance Program.
- Affordable monthly health care premiums.
Fred Finch Youth & Family Services (FF) has been a leader in serving youth and families for over a century, providing services throughout Northern and Southern California. We specialize in helping youth and families facing challenges related to foster care, mental health services, developmental disabilities like Autism, trauma, substance use, and educational services. Our goal is to enhance strengths and assist individuals through a wide variety of services in multiple settings, including specialty residential treatment, special education, vocational services, transitional housing, and individual, group and family therapy and counseling. Our services are provided in the community, schools, homes, and at our own sites. Fred Finch is a safe haven for young people and their families facing developmental disabilities and severe emotional distress caused by abuse, neglect, and abandonment. To learn more about FF, visit our website at www.fredfinch.org. Equal Opportunity Employer: FF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are given full consideration under state and federal laws. For a listing of current job openings please visit the following webpage: https://www.fredfinch.org/careers