Behavior Specialist III, TBS-Sonoma

*$1,000 Hiring Bonus, Additional $1,500 Spanish Speaking Bonus*

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

Applicable Direct Care Experience Definition: Direct Care experience in providing behavioral or mental health intervention and support including behavioral health skill building, social & emotional learning, social adjustment, vocation adjustment, and physical restoration.

Behavior Specialist III

• Master’s Degree and 6 months of full-time direct care experience
• Bachelor’s Degree and 24 months of full-time direct care experience
• Associate’s degree and 36 months of full-time direct care experience
• High School Diploma/GED and 48 months of full-time direct care experience

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Position Specific

• Writes clear, accurate, and timely progress notes consistent with each contact/visit
• Participates in the development of individualized family plans with other members of the TBS team
• Attend weekly staff meetings, consultation, and case management meetings as scheduled
• Accountable for individual time management
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with agency and community programs
• Utilizes resources to utilize behavior interventions and strategies
• Forms positive, constructive relationships with children and their families
• Identifies strengths, skills, and positive qualities in children and families
• Identifies temporary and sustainable resources and services within family and community environments
• Observes and evaluates behavior, then completes a Functional Behavioral Analysis
• Utilizes the Functional Behavioral Analysis to implement change programming
• Records behavioral data to ensure accurate tracking of target behavior change
• Makes recommendations to modify goals as indicated by behavioral data
• Makes recommendations for all phases of treatment, including termination of TBS services
• Maintains accurate and timely records
• Follows all agency policies and procedures
• Follows all agency, State and Federal health and safety rules and regulations
• Seeks out clinical information and advice as needed, accepts constructive feedback and reasonable recommendations from supervisor
• Mentors new TBS Behavioral Analysts
• Maintains ability to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the families

Agency Specific

• Performs all duties in a manner consistent with the principles and values of agency, while adhering to applicable professional codes of ethics, the agency’s policies and procedures, contractor requirements, and regulatory requirements.
• Model and communicate appropriate positive attitudes toward the agency’s Mission, Vision, and Values
• Work collaboratively with all agency programs and staff to provide support as needed
• Utilize and maintain calendar with all work-related details to manage time effectively and share calendar information with coworkers
• Participate in on-going training to expand and develop professional skills
• Perform other duties as necessary for the agency, as assigned

Employment At-Will
Employment at the Agency is terminable at-will, which means that employment may be
terminated at any time, without cause or reason, by either the employee or the Agency. In
addition the Agency may also demote, layoff, transfer or reassign employees at any time at its
sole discretion without cause or reason.

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Compensation The posted salary band represents the full pay range for this role and reflects opportunities for compensation growth over time. The typical hiring range reflects where we reasonably expect to make offers to new hires based on relevant experience, qualifications, and internal equity. • Typical hiring range: $28.60 – $34.10 per hour • Full salary band: $28.60 – $39.10 per hour Compensation offers are made through our established compensation framework to promote fairness, consistency, and internal equity.