Behavior Specialist

Behavior Specialist I

Fred Finch Youth & Family Services is a great place to work. Year after year, our employees make the difference in helping those with mental health issues. Our team is currently looking for a Behavior Specialist I whether you are just starting your career or a seasoned professional, you’ll be able to find the right position to help others.

• Pay range for this position is between $18.98 - $24.22 per hour. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
• 21 PTO Days per year
• 9 Nationally Observed Holidays
• 401k matching up to 6%
• Up to $10,000 in the Degree Assistance Program
• Affordable monthly health care premiums
• To learn more about our full benefits package,

We envision Fred Finch as a healing-centered organization where our diverse staff at all levels feels  are committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive, grow, and explore opportunities. Together, we actively work on diversity within our organization and the communities we serve.

Fred Finch Youth & Family Services partners with individuals and communities to provide culturally responsive services that cultivate mental and physical resilience and wellness.

Fred Finch CARES provides comprehensive, innovative, effective services supporting children, youth, young adults, and families living with autism, neurodevelopmental disorders, mental health concerns, and histories of significant trauma and loss. Utilizing research-based interventions and best practices, our programs are individualized to meet the specific needs of each child, youth, and family.

Our staff is compassionate, committed, and innovative in our solutions. At CARES, our values are not just what we say, but what we do. You can see it in every program. All the services we develop respond to the needs of our local communities. At CARES, we value diversity and inclusion and are committed to having a robust workforce which is representative of the cultural and linguistic needs of those we serve.

We offer flexible schedules and prioritize self-care and work life balance.

The Behavior Specialist works within the wraparound philosophy to support behavior strategies and provide 1:1 behavioral intervention and rehab services to participants/participant families. The Behavior Specialist is responsible for 1:1 direct service to youth, young adults, parents/caregivers in their natural environments, documentation of services, collaboration with community and mental health professionals and participating in group and individual supervision. Additional responsibilities include providing crisis management, clinical case management, administrative functions, and being on call as needed.

The Behavior Specialist is active in supporting and implementing wraparound philosophy, trauma informed care model and its individualized, strengths-based, culturally competent, family-centered approach to behavioral, evidence-based intervention.

• High School Diploma/GED
• Experience working with children and families
• Motivation to continue learning and growing in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
• High ethical standards
• Promote positive morale and team cohesion
• Strong organizational skills, detail oriented, able to maintain records, and work independently
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with co-workers, supervisors, and youths
• CA driver’s license (or ability to obtain one) and reliable transportation

Fred Finch Youth & Family Services (FF) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FF does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.