Position Summary:

The Behavioral Specialist is responsible for leading 1:1 direct behavioral intervention services to clients/caregivers in their natural environments, documentation of services, collaboration with other social service, Regional Center, educational or mental health professionals, and participating in group and individual supervision. Additional responsibilities include administrative functions, and being on call as needed. The Behavior Specialist is active in supporting and implementing wraparound philosophy and its individualized, strengths-based, culturally competent, family-centered approach to behavioral, evidence based intervention.

Requirements:

    1. BA required and 4 years experience in mental health related field required. OR Registered intern or associate with the Board of Behavioral Sciences, (or able to obtain registered within first 6 months after hire), Required.
    2. Licensed as MFT, LCSW preferred
    3. ABA experience preferred
    4. Demonstrated ability to assess, triage and organize work
    5. Bilingual Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, ASL preferred

How to Apply:

Please apply through our online application by clicking on this link or copying and pasting the link into your browser:https://www.appone.com/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=1160585

IMPORTANT All job offers are contingent upon successful, acceptable completion of Fred Finch Youth Center’s conditions of employment. Conditions of employment include (but are not limited to) the following:

  • DMV Clearance (i.e approved to be listed as a driver under FFYC’s insurance policy)
  • Criminal Background Clearance
  • Negative Drug Test result for illegal drug use

NO FAXES OR EMAILS, PLEASE.

CHECK OUT WHAT OUR BENEFITS INCLUDE!

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (PPO or HMO options)
  • Employer matching 401(k) retirement plan
  • Employer paid life insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Account (both medical and dependent care)
  • 8 Paid holidays
  • Paid Time Off
  • Qualifying Employer for PSLF

EEO/ADA:

FFYC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer; all applicants will be given full consideration under state and federal laws.
Visit our website at www.fredfinch.org This is a non-profit organization. No relocation assistance available.

Who we are:

Fred Finch Youth Center (FFYC) has been at the forefront of serving youth and families for more than a century, providing services throughout Northern and Southern California. We work with youth and families who have challenges with foster care, mental health, developmental disabilities, trauma, substance use and educational challenges. To enhance the strengths and assist each individual we serve, FFYC provides a wide variety of services in several types of settings: specialty residential treatment; special education; vocational services; transitional housing; individual, group and family therapy and counseling. Services are provided in the community, in schools, in homes and at our sites. www.fredfinch.org

 

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