Behavior Specialist-656-FFYC at FRED FINCH YOUTH CENTER in Oakland, California

Job Description:

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, you'll be able to find the right spot to help others at a TOP WORKPLACE in 2023.
Fred Finch Specialized Wraparound is a family-centered, community-based program that offers highly individualized mental health and behavioral services for youth and families referred by the Regional Center of the Eastbay. These support services can include intensive care coordination with the family's extended team of providers, safety planning and crisis management, ongoing clinical assessments, direct behavioral and mental health treatment and intervention, and opportunities for psychotherapy and psychiatric and medication monitoring.
Join our team as: Behavior Specialist
What You Will Do
The Behavioral Specialist is responsible for leading 1:1 direct behavioral intervention service to participants and caregivers in their residence or community; documentation of services; collaboration with other social service, Regional Center, educational or mental health professionals; and actively participating in group and individual supervision. Additional responsibilities include administrative tasks such as tallying behaviors or creating behavioral forms. The Behavior Specialist is active in supporting and implementing wraparound philosophy and its individualized, strengths-based, culturally responsive, family-centered approach to behavioral, evidence-based intervention.
Shifts Available
Full-Time- Non-Exempt. Monday - Friday 9am -5:30pm
Salary Range
In accordance with California law, the expected salary range for this position is between $24.81 and $40.41 per hour. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
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What You Bring to The Table (requirements):

BS/BA degree
Experience working with children and families
Motivation to continue learning and growing in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
High ethical standards
Promote positive morale and team cohesion
Strong organizational skills, detail oriented, able to maintain records, and work independently
Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with co-workers, supervisors, and youths
CA driver's license (or ability to obtain one) and reliable transportation

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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