Behavioral Specialist; Pasadena)

We are a premier provider dedicated to healing children and young adults, strengthening families, and transforming communities through quality, comprehensive services and advocacy. We envision a world in which children and young adults, families, and communities are able to heal, grow, and thrive.

Schedule: Sunday through Thursday, 10:00 a.m.

- 6:30 p.m.

Salary Range
: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour (based on experience)

An outstanding benefits package and numerous opportunities for career growth and advancement within our organization!

• AI-assisted note-taking to streamline documentation and enhance focus on client care
• 13 Paid Holidays per year, including Juneteenth
• Earn up to 16 days of paid vacation time, plus 50 hours of paid sick leave annually
• 401(k) with no wait period and no vesting schedule
• 401(k) matching up to 4%
• Medical insurance offering 3 HMO with Kaiser and Health Net, and also a PPO Plan
• The Difference Card
  - Employer-funded benefit that works alongside an employee's health insurance plan to help offset out-of-pocket costs like copays, deductibles, and coinsurance.
• Dental insurance both HMO & PPO options, with 100% employer paid for HMO employee only coverage plan
• Vision insurance offers 100% employer-paid vision plan through Eye Med for you and your entire family
• Life and AD&D insurance 100% employer paid up to two times the annual salary
• Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account for Medical and Dependent Care
• Employee Assistance Program
• This role is eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.

The essential functions include:

• Provide one-on-one and small group behavioral support services to NMDs with autism spectrum disorder, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and complex medical needs
• Implement therapeutic interventions aligned with each youth's individualized treatment plan, TILP (Transitional Independent Living Plan), and NSP (Needs and Services Plan)
• Apply trauma-informed and neurodiverse-affirming practices in all behavioral interventions and daily interactions
• Utilize ABA-based strategies (e.g., reinforcement systems, task analysis, behavior shaping) tailored to each youth's communication style and developmental level
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to assess behavioral needs and develop behavior support plans with measurable goals
• Collect and analyze data on target behaviors and skill acquisition to guide clinical decision-making
• Support with NMD making pro-social health decisions (e.g., financial, physical, mental, etc.) and general health education
• Document behavioral services, intervention progress, and observations in clear, timely, and clinically appropriate progress notes
• Support NMDs in developing self-regulation skills, functional communication, and social-emotional competencies
• Assist youth in accessing daily routines, coping with transitions, and increasing independence in accordance with their abilities
• Attend and actively participate in team meetings, clinical case conferences, and individual supervision sessions
• Provide coaching and modeling for cottage staff in behavioral intervention techniques to ensure consistency across settings
• Maintain compliance with agency, state, and licensing regulations related to behavioral service delivery and documentation
• Coach and support NMDs in developing and maintaining daily living skills such as personal hygiene, meal preparation, money management, and time management.
• Support the nursing department with tasks related to clients…