Behavior Specialist II (Behavior Specialist I)

Job Description and Duties GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Under the general supervision of the Senior Psychologist (Supervisor), the Behavior Specialist II fosters and maintains an atmosphere which recognizes the needs of the individuals and promotes the effectiveness of all individuals' training programs using knowledge regarding behavior and change. Works under the clinical lead and direction of facility psychologists with competence in applied behavior analysis, and in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team, to provide quality behavioral services such as behavior analysis, implementation of behavioral programs, teaching individuals new adaptive skills to replace challenging behavior, staff training, and data collection. Also assists with behavioral assessments, participates in designing behavioral programs, analyzes and summarizes data, trains staff in behavioral principles and techniques, and provides ongoing monitoring of program implementation. The Behavior Specialist II may also act as a lead person as assigned to coordinate effective behavioral services. (More detailed information in the attached duty statement.) Individuals interested in applying must take and pass the Behavior Specialist II examination administered by the Department of Developmental Services. To view the Exam Bulletin, click the following link or copy and paste the link into your web browser: Exam Bulletin | CalCareers 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 Personal Leave. 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. Electronic application submission is highly encouraged. Submit a completed standard state application (STD. 678) 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 www.calhr.ca.gov. ***You must submit a copy of your transcripts. An official transcript will be required prior to appointment. Note: All foreign transcripts MUST be accompanied by a third party academic credential evaluation. 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: Additional Desirable Qualifications: Current certification (or eligibility for certification) as a Behavior Analyst by the National Behavior Analyst Certification Board.