BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST - SAN JOSE
Company: Center for Social Dynamics
Location: San Jose
Posted on: September 28, 2024
Job Description:
Job Type
Part-time
Description
Are you a self-motivated, hands-on individual looking to do
something passionate and meaningful with your career? Join us as we
open a world of possibilities.
We are currently seeking a Behavior Specialist to join our dynamic
and growing team!
- Position starts at $22-$27 per hour based on experience
- Flexible schedule
- Paid training
- Growth & development opportunities About Us
The Center for Social Dynamics (CSD) is an organization providing
services to those with developmental delays, including autism. Our
mission is to open a world of possibilities for individuals with
Autism and other developmental needs through science, compassion,
and humility.
We are grounded in our values of Transparency, Respect,
Understanding, & Excellence (TRUE), which guide our efforts as a
respected & growing employer and industry leader. Our people and
programs deliver personalized, professional, evidence-based
behavioral and developmental services to each participant, and
peace of mind to caregivers that their loved ones are in the right
hands.
About the Opportunity
The primary responsibility of a Relief Behavior Specialist is to
implement consistent evidence-based mental health services and
Applied Behavioral Analysis programs to clients with Autism
Spectrum Disorder and other co-morbid developmental disabilities in
response to the recommendations of the Clinical Leader and Clinical
Director in the home, center and/or other natural settings whose
permanent RBT provider is not available to cover hours or a
session.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Conducts 100% of scheduled sessions, unless time-off has been
granted or the parents of the client have communicated to the
clinical team that they would not like for the hours to be
provided.
- Primarily responsible for conducting subbing sessions for other
clients to sustain the productivity margin if a session is
cancelled by the family. Subbing sessions will fall on Saturdays
and within the employee's availability.
- Additional hours or sessions may be assigned by the Regional
leadership within employee's availability.
- Implements individualized treatment goals and Behavioral
Intervention Plans in response to the direction provided by the
Clinical Director and Senior Clinical Leader/Clinical Leader and/or
other clinical staff in order to improve the behavior and skill
acquisition of clients diagnosed with Autism Spectrum
Disorder.
- Travels to Center, Home, and other community settings to
deliver services.
- Subbing sessions will primarily take place in the regional
centers
- Renders completed sessions daily and writes thorough notes
- Communicates schedule changes and cancellations to clinical
team immediately.
- Participates in regular meetings and promptly communicates with
Clinical Leaders/Clinical Directors via email and phone, regarding
Treatment Plans and Behavioral Intervention Plans, family concerns
and questions.
- Fulfills the timely completion of necessary clinical
documentation and communication of:
- Daily Treatment Session Notes
- Daily Treatment Target Data
- Daily (If applicable) Behavior Data.
- Keeps updated with other site-related documents and current
clinical reports for each child served.
- Remains current regarding new research, current trends and
developments in special education and related fields.
- Attends staff meetings, in-services, trainings, and other
meetings as requested.
- Additional job duties as assigned Benefits & Perks
Starting as a part-time opportunity, you will have an opportunity
to grow your career in this purpose-filled industry where you can
see results every day. Benefits include:
- Competitive, market pay based on experience, location, and
skills
- Bonus eligibility
- Paid drive time and mileage reimbursement
- CSD issued cell phone
- Free college or tuition reimbursement through our Dreams Come
True program About Our TRUE Values
- Transparency in the work that we do and the actions we take to
achieve our mission. There are no hidden agendas or motives at
Center for Social Dynamics. Each family's unique cultures, values,
and generational dynamics.
- Respect for all and the value that everyone brings towards
accomplishing our mission. No one at CSD is worth more or less, and
together we are greater than the sum of our parts.
- Understanding through tolerance, cooperation, and empathy in
the pursuit of our mission. We never lose sight of who we are, the
people we serve, and our purpose and meaning.
- Excellence in our drive, passion, and commitment to our
mission. CSD will always do what it takes to deliver the best,
leave no one behind, and champion our cause. Requirements
About You
Requirements & Qualifications
- You enjoy working with children and making a difference!
- H.S. Diploma or GED
- Flexible availability - high demand for time Monday through
Thursday from 3-8 pm
- Complete new hire training conducted online and in person.
- Proof of vaccinations (MMR, Varicella, and COVID - California
mandated)
- Reliable transportation required
- Sensitive to working with an ethnically, linguistically,
culturally and economically diverse population.
- Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Able to consistently demonstrate good judgment and
decision-making skills.
- Able to exercise confidentiality and discretion pertaining to
the work environment.
- Able to appropriately interpret and implement policies,
procedures and regulations.
- Knowledgeable and skilled in computer/word processing software.
Physical requirements may include but is not limited to:
- Constant visual stimulation, including close vision, distance
vision, reading, computer work
- Constant sitting; frequent up and down out of chair
- Constant use of telephone, speaking, listening
- Constant document handling, use of copier and fax machine,
filing
- Frequent typing, use of computer
- Occasional walking around building
- Occasional bending, reaching, stooping, pulling
- Occasional lifting, carrying, moving of items up to 20
pounds
- Occasional walking to, bending to enter, sitting and using
upper and lower limbs to drive car
- Sitting and maintaining close visual attention to write reports
and perform computer work (15%).
- Occasional lifting, carrying, and loading/unloading of toys and
materials used in home visits (10%).
CSD is a proud equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be
considered for employment without attention to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, veteran or disability status.
Pursuant to applicable State and local laws, including but not
limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will
consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and
conviction records.
Salary Description
$22.00-$27.00/hour
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