Behavior Specialist Ii

Department of Developmental Services - Headquarters

JC-534096 -

JC-534096 - Behavior Specialist II
BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST II

$8,685.00 - $9,342.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date:
Until Filled

This position will perform the statutorily required semi-annual monitoring of Enhanced Behavioral Supports Homes (EBSH) and Community Crisis Homes (CCH), provide a review of program plans for EBSHs and CCHs, and assist in the certification and licensing process, and provide other behavioral expertise and support to the Department, provider staff, and regional center (RCs).
Effective July 1, 2025, State employees are subject to a salary reduction of three percent in exchange for five hours per month of the Personal Leave
The Department now offers an entrance salary rate of $8685.00 for the Behavior Specialist II.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Work is performed in an open-space, partitioned office. This position has daily and overnight statewide travel approximately 40% - 60%. This position is a hybrid, in-office/telework position, and may be subject to change. Incumbent can be required to report to the office, or any designated location at any time. Telework agreements can be modified and/or cancelled at any time.

Under Government Code 14200, this position is a hybrid, in-office/telework position, and may be subject to change. Incumbent can be required to report to the office, or any designated location at any time. Telework agreements can be modified and/or cancelled at any time. All commute expenses to the reporting location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

Pursuant to California Government Code requirements, candidates must be residents of the State of California at the time of appointment.

This position requires lawful authorization to work in the United States. The Department does not sponsor employment visas for this position.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST II

BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST II $8,685.00 - $9,342.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 1

Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Facility:
Department of Developmental Services

The California Department of Developmental Services (Department) is the agency through which the State of California provides services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities.

These disabilities include intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism and related conditions. Services are provided through state-operated developmental centers and community facilities, and contracts with 21 nonprofit regional centers. The regional centers serve as a local resource to help find and access the services and supports available to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

The Department is located in a modern, sustainable and innovative office building at 1215 “O” Street, Sacramento, California. Some amenities of the building include:

• First floor retail space (separate access from 12 th Street)
• Café with multiple vendors
• Employee fitness center which includes a yoga studio, cardio equipment and weights
• Plaza area with kitchenette on each floor
• 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.

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