Bilingual Therapeutic Behavior Specialist - Tbs

At Child & Family Center, we believe that when unity in diversity exists, progress and growth is inevitable and that diversity goes beyond gender & race. We aim for a diverse workforce and strongly encourage candidates of all backgrounds & experiences to apply.

Child & Family Center received the following awards:

• Child & Family Center scored the highest level (“very good to great”) in our annual report card for The National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) in Health and Health Care.
• Awarded the Joint Commission Reaccreditation. The Joint Commission is the nation's oldest and largest standards-setting and accrediting body in health care.

Salary Range (final salary offer is based on a number of factors, such as certifications, experience, and more):

$19.53 - $22.18/hour
PLUS!
$0.9615/hour Bilingual Spanish differential

PLUS

$500 signing bonus after successfully completing 90 days introductory period.

Benefits we offer!

• 15 paid Holidays including 1 week holiday closure (paid) in December through January
• Vacation and Sick Time
• Medical Coverage
• Agency paid Dental & Vision Coverage (for EE-Only coverage)
• Voluntary Family Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
• Agency paid Long Term Disability
• Agency paid Employee Life Insurance & Employee Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Voluntary Employee and Family Life Insurance, and Family Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• 401K available with discretionary Agency match
• Paid Birthday Floating Holiday
• Employee Wellness Program
• Pet insurance

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a minimum of one of the following:
• Bachelor’s degree plus one-year of full-time experience working in a group home, hospital, S.E.D. designated classroom, day treatment or other equivalent setting OR
• Two years of college plus three years of experience working in a group home, hospital, S.E.D. designated classroom, day treatment or other equivalent setting OR
• High School Diploma plus four years of experience working in a group home, hospital, S.E.D. designated classroom, day treatment or other equivalent setting OR
• DMH Sponsored TBS Certification for training and internship
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of behavioral management techniques. Experience working with children and teenagers.
• Having additional training in: Applied Behavioral Analysis, leadership skills, management experience is a plus.
• Spanish Bilingual capability required to meet the clients' needs.
• Must possess a valid California driver's license and maintain an insurable driving record under the Clinics' liability policy. May be required to obtain a Class II California driver’s license.
• Must pass all applicable health, fingerprint/LiveScan and DMV clearances.

JOB PURPOSE:
The Therapeutic Behavioral Specialist (TBS) supports the mission of the Child & Family Center by providing direct behavioral intervention services to clients in the home, at school or in the community. The TBS specialist provides culturally comprehensive assessment, behavioral interventions and parent education within the scope of practice as designated by Child & Family Center.
TBS specialists are energetic self-starters who are able to function comfortably in a team environment or independently and relates well to co-workers and County representatives. This position requires flexibility and the ability to manage time and multiple tasks.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Implement behavioral interventions and supportive services consistent with the Therapeutic Behavioral Services plan developed by the Therapeutic Behavioral Services Coordinator, primary therapist, and family. These services are conducted in the clients’ home, at school or in the community.
• Comply with all Center policies and procedures, including those required by the Therapeutic Behavioral Services Program and the Clinical Services Department.
• Maintain frequent contact with supervisor and consult as needed to provide high quality services.
• Consistently meet all requirements regarding quality and quantity of service; document services efficiently, accurately and in a timely manner in keeping with established standards.
• Attend all Therapeutic Behavioral Services supervision and training meetings as well as case conferences for all assigned clients to ensure appropriate and focused treatment plans.
• Be flexible in schedule to work weekends and evening hours as needed. Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt – Full-time
SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS:
None.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to:
• Walk
• Use hands and fingers
• Handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and talk or hear
• Stand and sit
• Reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or possibly crawl.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

This Agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.