BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST (Behavior Specialist II)

Job Description and Duties Provides behavioral services to consumers following established standards and procedures for the Canyon Springs General Admission, 7505 Admission, and STAR Crisis Admission clients. The Behavior Specialist II will perform functional behavioral assessments; develop behavioral strategies in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team (IDT), providers, and other behavior specialists for prevention and intervention plans. The Behavior Specialist II will provide on-site direct care, modeling, coaching, instruction and training with consumers and their caretakers/direct care staff in community settings, including consumer’s homes. Must have drivers license. Effective October 1, 2025, State employees are subject to a salary reduction of three (3) percent in exchange for five (5) hours per month of the Personal Leave. For exam information please see link below: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=2669 You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements • The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired. • The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired. • The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired. The position(s) require(s) a - Valid Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification, by the National Behavior Analyst Certification Board. If you are eligible for certification, have applied for BCBA certification and within one month of receiving certification, you may apply. You MUST include the date you will receive your BCBA certification on your State application. For BCBA Information and eligibility requirements, go to: https://www.bacb.com Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:Knowledge of: Principles of applied behavior analysis and ethical considerations regarding behavior modification, behavioral assessment and procedures to increase and decrease behavior and managing behavioral emergencies, basic types and characteristics of developmental disabilities, organizational structure of regional centers and State- operated facilities and the respective roles and responsibilities of staff, laws and regulations relevant to behavioral programming, which includes the use of restrictive procedures, methods of defining and measuring behavior, methods of collecting and displaying data, methods to promote behavioral generalization and maintenance. Ability to: Develop cooperative and harmonious relationships with service providers, regional center staff and others. Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team model. Analyze situations accurately and take effective action. Communicate effectively. Analyze complex behavior and work with professional personnel to coordinate effective behavioral services. Current certification as a Behavior Analyst by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).