Behavioral technician Jobs in San Jose, CA

Job Description

Job Description

Therapeutic Behavioral Specialist

Are you a person who enjoys helping others? Are you currently seeking fulfillment in your professional life?

Hope Services is Silicon Valleys leading provider of services to people with developmental disabilities and mental health needs. We seek candidates who share our inspirations & aspirations. Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging at all levels..

Hope Services has been awarded 2022 Top Workplaces by San Francisco Chronicle, 2022 Top-rated Nonprofit by Great Nonprofits, and Received a Gold Seal of Transparency from Guidestar and a perfect 100 / 100 rating in three different categories : financial health, leadership and adaptability, and culture and community from Charity Navigator

Hope Services offers an OUTSTANDING benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) Retirement, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time accrual plans and more!

• Salary Range : $24.00 - $28.00 per hour commensurate with experience and qualifications

Are you seeking fulfilling work that gives you the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others? Do you believe in the integration of persons with disabilities into all aspects of community membership? Do you enjoy assisting others in the learning process? Then read on...

The renowned Hope Services Counseling Center is hiring full-time, fully benefited Therapeutic Behavioral Specialists to work with children and young adults (5-21 years old) with intellectual disabilities and mental health issues under the Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS) Program. Behavioral Specialists are part of a mental health multi-disciplinary team. TBS is a community-based program. Hope Services is the Bay Area's largest non-profit agency, providing a wide array of quality services for persons with developmental disabilities for over 60 years! Will you join us???

Responsibilities of the Therapeutic Behavioral Specialist :

1. Provides 1 : 1 assessment, training and follow up in the consumers home and community as identified in their Mental Health and TBS assessments

2. Implements positive behavior programs for qualified clients in the community.

3. Assure compliance with safety and confidentiality standards.

4. Acts as a program monitor for assigned clients. Complete required forms and accountability documentation, incident reports, case notes, termination, client attendance, billing, and other required documentation.

5. Performs behavioral interventions as prescribed.

6. Assess and document client progress, performs quality control.

7. Maintains all assigned client case records. Participates in case reviews and goal planning. Schedule transportation, prepare required documentation, reporting.

8. Responsible for maintaining a professional relationship with consumers, parents, care providers, co-workers and appropriate others. Represents HOPE in the community.

9. Acts as advocate on behalf of clients served, providing intervention and consultation as needed.

10. Acts as a mandated abuse reporter.

11. Perform other duties, as assigned, to assure efficiency of program services.

Minimum Qualifications :

The Therapeutic Behavioral Specialist should possess a Bachelors degree in Psychology or its equivalent as approved by SCCMH.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the Therapeutic Behavioral Specialist :

1. Interest and ability to understand and relate to children with developmental / mental health disabilities and behavioral challenges.

2. Working knowledge of handling aggressive / assaultive behaviors.

3. Ability to relate in a positive and constructive manner with clients, their families, the community and staff members.

4. Ability to accept supervision and work cooperatively as a member of the counseling support team

5. Ability to observe, evaluate, document and communicate verbally and in writing, client performance and social behavior.

6. Knowledge and understanding of psychological and mental health disabilities, alternative communication systems and assistive technology.

7. Utilization of critical thinking skills in decision making situations, good organizational and record keeping skills.

8. Maintain valid CPR and First Aid certification.

9. Knowledge and commitment to the principles and concepts of normalization and a commitment to enhance community integration of adults with developmental disabilities

10. Flexible, positive and cooperative approach to scheduling and task prioritization in a consumer-driven environment.

Do you have what it takes to make a difference? Inspire and be inspired! Hope Services takes immense pride in maximizing our employee engagement. Will you join us??

Visit www.hopeservices.org to find out more about us and the people we serve.

Hope Services is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees not regardless of, but with consideration and appreciation for race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family or parental status, or any other status.

$24 - $28 an hour

Compensation details : 24-28 Hourly Wage

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