Behavior Specialist II

Job Summary
Provides behavioral services to consumers following established standards and procedures for the Canyon Springs General Admission, 7505 Admission, and STAR Crisis Admission clients. The Behavior Specialist II will perform functional behavioral assessments; develop behavioral strategies in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team (IDT), providers, and other behavior specialists for prevention and intervention plans. The Behavior Specialist II will provide on-site direct care, modeling, coaching, instruction and training with consumers and their caretakers/direct care staff in community settings, including consumer's homes. Must have drivers license.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: : Principles of applied behavior analysis and ethical considerations regarding behavior modification, behavioral assessment and procedures to increase and decrease behavior and managing behavioral emergencies, basic types and characteristics of developmental disabilities, organizational structure of regional centers and State- operated facilities and the respective roles and responsibilities of staff, laws and regulations relevant to behavioral programming, which includes the use of restrictive procedures, methods of defining and measuring behavior, methods of collecting and displaying data, methods to promote behavioral generalization and maintenance. : Develop cooperative and harmonious relationships with service providers, regional center staff and others. Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team model. Analyze situations accurately and take effective action. Communicate effectively. Analyze complex behavior and work with professional personnel to coordinate effective behavioral services.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $71, $112,104.00 per year

Work Location: In person