Behavior Specialist - CARES

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.

• Pay range: $18.98-$24.22 per hour (determined based on experience and other factors).
• 21 PTO days per year.
• 9 nationally observed holidays.
• 401(k) matching up to 6%.
• Up to $10,000 in the Degree Assistance Program.
• Affordable monthly health care premiums.

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 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. Our staff is compassionate, committed, and innovative in our solutions. At CARES, we value diversity and inclusion.

The Behavior Specialist works within the wraparound philosophy to support behavior strategies and provide 1:1 behavioral intervention and rehab services to participants and participant families. Responsibilities include direct 1:1 service to youth, young adults, parents, and caregivers in natural environments; documentation of services; collaboration with community and mental health professionals; participation in group and individual supervision; crisis management; clinical case management;

administrative functions; and 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.

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Experience working with children and families.
• Motivation to continue learning and growing in 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 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.