behavior specialist i - Tulare, United States - State of California

Description

Job Posting: Behavior Specialist I

Department of Developmental Services - Porterville Developmental Center

$6, $8,427.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Psychology Services Director, the Behavior Specialist I fosters and maintains an atmosphere which recognizes the needs of the clients and promotes the effectiveness of all clients' training programs using knowledge regarding behavior and change. Works under the clinical lead and direction of facility psychologists, and in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team, to provide quality behavioral services such as behavior analysis, implementation of behavioral programs, teaching clients new adaptive skills to replace challenging behavior, staff training, and data collection. Tasks require knowledge of applied behavior such as behavioral assessment and procedures to modify behaviors and manage behavioral emergencies. Tasks also require knowledge of basic types and characteristics of developmental disabilities. The Behavior Specialist I is expected to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team model, analyze situations accurately and take effective action, and provide support services to clients in home and training sites; these expectations require a high degree of initiative and independence in performing assigned tasks. Good judgment, organization, and ability to communicate effectively are of primary importance.

This position is not eligible for telework, this position is in person only.

Department of State Hospitals is currently administering a continuous file examination for this classification. To take the examination and obtain list eligibility, please click the following link or copy and paste the link into your web browser:

Working Conditions

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must possess and maintain sufficient strength, agility, endurance, and sensory ability to perform the duties contained in the duty statement. Requires working with all levels of personnel within the organization while maintaining effective communication to meet objectives.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Position requires prolonged sitting and use of computer terminal and operation of various office machines. Exposure to clients and staff and other conditions common to on and off residence environments. Exposure to communicable diseases, blood-borne pathogens and other conditions common to a clinical treatment environment.

WORK LOCATION AND TIMES: Typical work hours are Monday through Friday from 0800 to 1630. Work assignment may be subject to changes in work hours based on the operational needs of Porterville Developmental Center (PDC).

Minimum Requirements

Additional Documents

Special Requirements

Electronic application submission is highly encouraged.

Submit a completed standard state application (STD. 678), Statement of Qualifications, and copy of college transcripts by the final filing date. Applications submitted for vacancies must include the Position Title and Position Number in the Job Title Section and MUST be signed and dated. Applicants should indicate on their application, in the job title section, the type of eligibility they currently possess and which qualifies them to apply at this time. In the "Employment History" section of the application you must list your current employment history by providing the To and From dates with the month, day and year, the hours per week that you worked, which should be a whole number and not a range and the Total Worked (years/months). You must complete the Duties Performed section on the application. Applications with "see resume" are not acceptable. Applications received without all of this information will be considered incomplete and will not be processed. Candidates who do not submit all of the required documents will not be considered in the selection process. Surplus applicants must attach a copy of their surplus letter. Applications may be obtained from the Human Resources Personnel Office at the Porterville Developmental Center or completed and downloaded from the website indicated below. NOTE: All appointments are subject to State Restriction of Appointment (SROA), Departmental Restriction of Appointment (DROA), and Re-employment List procedures, pre-employment physical and fingerprint clearances. Further Information on the definition of the above may be found on the California State Department of Human Resources website at .

***You must submit a copy of your transcripts. Note: All foreign transcripts MUST be accompanied by a third party academic credential evaluation. An official transcript will be required prior to appointment.