Behavior Specialist III

Who We Are

Pacific Clinics is California's largest community-based nonprofit provider of behavioral and mental health services and support. Our team of more than 2,000 employees speak 22 languages and are dedicated to offering hope and unlocking the full potential of individuals and families through culturally responsive, trauma-informed, research-based services for individuals and families from birth to older adults.

Who We Serve

Pacific Clinics serves children, transitional age youth, families, adults, and older adults. We offer a full range of mental and behavioral health services, foster care and social services, housing, continuing adult education and early childhood education programs to Medi-Cal eligible individuals and families throughout Alameda, Contra Costa, Fresno, Kings, Los Angeles, Madera, Orange, Placer, Riverside, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Francisco, Santa Clara, Solano, Stanislaus, Stockton, Tulare and Ventura Counties.

What We Offer

• Pay Range: $32.11 - $37.17 per hour. Compensation may vary based on skills, experience, education, and location.

• We Offer Medical, Dental & Vision benefits, retirement options, Flex Spending, EAP, and more!

• Employee engagement and advocacy opportunities to advance our justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion agenda across our Agency and throughout the communities we serve.

About our Program:

Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS) is a specialized, short-term, strength-based, trauma-informed, and community-based service which works in collaboration with a child, the child's caregivers, and the primary mental health provider to address one to three behaviors that jeopardize the child's current home or residential placement. TBS addresses target behaviors by using evidence-based practices to implement behavioral interventions that support the child and family in building prosocial skills and replacement behaviors that will preserve the child's home placement. TBS focuses on 1:1 direct support with the youth, as well as caregiver participation and coaching, to promote lasting change and progress. Therapeutic Behavioral Services - Intellectually Delayed (TBS-ID) works within the TBS model and provides services that meet the needs of clients with Intellectual/Developmental Delay or Disability, including appropriate evidence-based practices and adaptations of standard TBS services to individualize treatment in accommodation of the youth's developmental needs. The TBS team consists of teammates who provide culturally-responsive, strengths-based, team-based services within a flexible schedule.

JOB SUMMARY

Works within the vision, mission, and philosophy of the agency. Coordinates the development of a strength-based relationships with youth, their caregivers, support persons, and other wraparound team and community members. Models how to implement positive behavior change through the creation of behavioral strategies that will support stabilization in the home and community. Does whatever it takes to meet the needs of the family in a strength based approach while also preserving the family unit. Assists in transitioning kids to the lowest level of care. Provides staff with morale building, leadership development, role modeling, and overall support to the program to ensure that needs are met for families and each other. Building on Behavior Specialist I/II responsibilities the Behavior Specialist III continues to demonstrate a high level of creativity and strength-based interactions with colleagues and families alike. Works independently in families' home and a variety of community and/or treatment settings. This position works directly with children and adults at times and locations that are convenient to them. The Behavior Specialist III position will provide direct service by implementing behavior plans and fostering productive relationships through a range of activities with youth and/or their caregivers.

Under supervision the Behavior Specialist III also assists with activities within their scope of practice and training including but not limited to Functional Behavioral Analysis, facilitating Child and Family Team (CFT) meetings, completing Core Evaluation Data Elements (CEDE), and writing of the Individual Child and Family Plans for assigned families. Under the clinical supervision of a Facilitator or Clinical Program Manager, Behavior Specialist IIIs will provide input to Assessment and Treatment plan documents. All activities related to diagnoses (including the assessment and treatment plan documents) are the responsibility of the clinical supervisor, not the Behavior Specialist III in the Bay region.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

1.Demonstrates mastery of the Behavior Specialist I and II positions.

2.Provides direct billable mental health services, documents those activities in alignment with MediCal regulations, and achieves set productivity expectations.

3.Engages and supervises individuals and groups of youth at an advanced level.

4.Creates, develops, and implements functionally relevant strategies that build on strengths and supports new interests.

5.Coaches and mentors others in the agency's service delivery principles and other concepts, including the functional behavioral assessment, safety planning, and engagement processes.

6.Teaches others how to utilize strengths of children, families, and others to assist in the implementation and achievement of goals and outcomes.

7.Mentors, coaches, and trains other Behavior Specialists.

8.Coaches others on how to engage caregiver in building youth-specific parenting responses that support positive behavior change and overall family relationships.

9.Acquires, monitors and evaluates information to provide effective feedback to family teams regarding function of behavior and relevant interventions as well as coaching and development of implementation modifications as necessary.

10. Supports caregivers, child, and natural supports to identify, learn, and access self care strategies as well as skills associated with the implementation of environmental accommodations and behavior management techniques.

11. Provides leadership to develop program responses to needs identified across a number of children and families where natural community resources are not available or appropriate.

12. Facilitates CFT meetings, initial intakes, and completes FBA'S and CEDEs as needed.

13. Provides input into Assessments and treatment plans under the supervision of a Clinician or CPM.

14. Assumes leadership and increases participation of others in of work groups, committees, and team meetings.

15. Takes initiative to identify and resolve conflicts and recognizes strength in the diversity of families and teams.

16. Identifies and develops community resources, established relationships with community partners and leads groups activities in the service of children and families.

17. Initiates, organizes and facilitates projects and activities as well as models effective prioritization of work tasks.

18. Documents interactions and services while simultaneously maintaining individual expectations and providing documentation coaching to others.

19. Performs other responsibilities, as assigned, to support department and business needs.

20. Position specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending upon program.

21. Required to meet applicable productivity and documentation requirements.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.Practices self-care, remains aware that others may be contending with stress, and treats other with grace.

2.Driving to appointments with clients and their families or other key contacts.

3.Physical interactions with children of variable ages such as but not limited to games, sports, and other activities.

4.Performs other responsibilities, as assigned, to support department/business needs.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Conflict Resolution

• Takes actions that resolve conflicts in a manner that is best for both the organization and the individuals involved. Addresses complaints and problems quickly and effectively and keeps all parties informed of the status of any negotiations required. Encourages employees to report problems or concerns, and negotiates outcomes that are viewed as fair and even-handed.

Documents Clearly and Accurately

• Documents, in a legible manner, pertinent information related to the child's treatment plan, including interventions and outcomes in accordance with established policies and procedures and guidelines for charting.

Encouraging Customer Focus

• Consistently conveys that customers are the highest priority. Respects customer needs and expectations and lets customers know if their expectations cannot be met. Refrains from complaining about (or speaking negatively about) customer behavior or expectations. Communicates in a manner that promotes and sustains customer satisfaction and encourages others to do the same. Achieves these outcomes by ensuring that customer needs and deadlines are realistic and that they are met. Publicly recognizes those who deliver excellent customer service.

Time Management

• Manages time and prioritizes tasks to ensure that deadlines are met.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. All employees are responsible for keeping job requirements up to date. This can include but are not limited to certifications, licensure, and maintaining a clear criminal record.

Recognizes opportunities and initiates actions to capitalize on them. Looks for new and productive ways to make an impact. Generates new ideas or processes, capitalizes on new business opportunities, seeks out and takes on increasing responsibility or resolves problems as they occur. Uses sound judgment about when to take action and when to seek guidance or permission.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor of Arts/Science (B.A./B.S.), in mental health related field

• Six (6) years experience working with children receiving mental health services and their families

HIGHLY DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Speak, read, and/or write another la