Behavioral Specialist - Woodland Hills, United States - Optimist Youth Homes & Family Services
Description
About Optimist
We invite you to join the Optimist team and help make a difference in the lives of children and families, in particular those involved in the child welfare system. You would be part of a dynamic and mission-driven organization with a proven track record of providing life-changing services to at-risk youth and their families.
Optimist Youth Homes & Family Services was founded in 1906, and today we continue to help at-risk youth through a full continuum of care by supporting children across settings and over time. Our broad range of programs includes residential care, mental health counseling, homelessness prevention, and education and career pathways. Our services are deeply rooted in equity and leveling the playing field so high-risk youth have the best chance to succeed and achieve bright futures.
In accordance with CA law, the expected pay range for this CA position is posted with this position.
The actual compensation may be determined based on bona fide factors such as education, experience, and other factors permitted by law.
Salary range for this position:
$ $31.15 / hr
Hiring Range for this position:
$ $22.50 / hr
We offer a competitive benefits package:
- Stipends: Bilingual, Licensed, or STRTP
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Care Plan
- Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays (11)
- Paid Vacation Time
- 401(k) Retirement Plan (up to 5%)
- Educational Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
OVERALL FUNCTION:
The Behavioral Specialist provides one-to-one support and interventions to a child receiving Therapeutic Behavioral Services. They also work as a part of the child's treatment team in conjunction with a child's family/guardians, residential treatment team, and other collaterals (i.e. school personnel, probation officers, etc.) in supporting the implementation of positive interventions towards helping the child reach his/her behavioral goals.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
- Works in coordination with child's Therapist, BS Clinical Supervisor, family, child and other collaterals as appropriate in the development of a comprehensive treatment plan.
- Implements interventions as delineated in the child's treatment plan that addresses his/her mental health needs.
- Maintains a close and supportive relationship with the child's family, residential treatment team, school personnel, probation officers etc. who may be involved with the child.
- Directs treatment and educates family and residential treatment team in the implementation of appropriate therapeutic interventions that support the treatment plan and goals.
- Intervenes with the child's behavior management as needed. This may include the verbal deescalation of Pro-Act techniques, however, does not include authorization for restraint.
- Plans and implements individual and group activities that encourage the child's social and emotional growth.
- Provides transportation for the child as necessary to implement the treatment plan.
- Is able to effectively handle complaints and/or questions from the parents/guardians and/or residential treatment team.
- Develops a working knowledge of behavioral modification techniques, cognitive behavioral techniques, structuring the environment techniques and activities, crisis intervention and other techniques as they related to working with the child and caregiver.
- Knowledgeable of community resources and other support systems available for the child and family.
- In conjunction with the BS Clinical Supervisor, develops work schedule based on the needs of the children receiving services. Manages hours worked, documents time in weekly productivity worksheet, and meets productivity expectations.
- Participates in weekly individual supervision and group supervision with BS Clinical Supervisor.
- Attends treatment planning meetings and monthly treatment plan reviews. Actively participates and assists in directing the development and implementation of the treatment plan.
- Responds to crisis situations and is available via cell phone as directed by supervisor.
- Completes all documentation as required by the Department of Mental Health and Optimist Youth Homes and Family Services. Documentation should be accurate and completed in a timely manner. Progress notes must be completed weekly.
- Performs all other duties as requested by Clinical Supervisor.
- Other activities and duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be a licensed practitioner of the healing arts of have a Master's degree; or possess a college degree with one year full time equivalent experience working in a group home, hospital, SED classroom, day treatment or other equivalent setting; or two years college with three years of experience as described above; or a high school diploma with four years' experience as described above.
- Must have a flexible schedule with the ability to work evening, split shifts and weekends as required.
- Must have excellent writi
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