Behavioral Specialist

We are currently hiring a Behavioral Specialist to join our team. You will model person-centered support as a trainer by facilitating a positive work environment, developing success strategies, behavior support plans, and educational training opportunities designed to promote a safe and meaningful life for all individuals receiving services.

The pay range for this position is $22- 23 depending on years of service.

Who you are:

• A strong advocate with active observation skills for the rights and best interests of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• An influential communicator who conveys advanced behavior principles in a relatable manner
• A person who thrives on autonomy with exemplary standards of accountability for yourself and others
• A high-energy, proactive trainer empathetic to management, staff and clients

A typical day will include:

• Creating your weekly schedule to provide services and supports to clients at our Vocational Centers with on-the-fly flexibility based on situational needs
• Designing and implementing individual support plans based on direct observation and other methodologies
• Effectively training staff on data collection and target behavior modifications
• Attending coordinated client care meetings

What you’ll need to be successful:

• Understanding of applied behavior analysis methodologies that are least-restrictive in design and intent
• Valid CA Driver’s License with clean driving record.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences or similar
• One (1) year experience in designing behavior support plans for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as experience providing training on implementation of support plans to staff
• Excellent business writing skills and statistical analysis

We’d love it if you:

• Have understanding of licensing regulations and experience with public health officials
• Are multi-lingual (English, Spanish)

The Arc of San Diego is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We have a strict policy against harassment and retaliation of any type and are dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

Our goal is to provide a work environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation as well as other disrespectful or other unprofessional conduct based on any protected class: race (including natural hairstyles), color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin (including language use restrictions), age (40 and over), legally protected medical condition (including cancer and AIDS/HIV), physical or mental disability, marital status, sex (including sexual harassment, sex stereotypes and pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, reproductive health decision making, ancestry, genetic information/ characteristics, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, military and veteran status, known status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking or of certain violent crimes, or whose covered family member is a homicide victim, enrollment in a public assistance program, off duty and off-site cannabis use or any other characteristic or activity protected by law.

We also prohibit discrimination, harassment, retaliation, disrespectful or unprofessional conduct based on the perception that anyone has any of the above characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived to have any of those characteristics.

The Arc of San Diego is a federal subcontractor and shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60- 300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, and for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

The Arc of San Diego will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified candidates with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If candidates need assistance to perform their job duties because of a physical or mental condition, they should contact the Head of Human Resources.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Behavioral health: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person