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Hope Services · 3 months ago

Therapeutic Behavioral Specialist - Spanish Speaking

San Jose, CA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$24/hr - $28/hr

Hope Services is Silicon Valley’s leading provider of services to people with developmental disabilities and mental health needs. They are seeking full-time Therapeutic Behavioral Specialists to work with children and young adults with intellectual disabilities and mental health issues, providing 1:1 assessment, training, and support in the community.

Health CareMental HealthNon Profit

Responsibilities

Provides 1:1 assessment, training and follow up in the consumer’s home and community as identified in their Mental Health and TBS assessments

Implements positive behavior programs for qualified clients in the community

Assure compliance with safety and confidentiality standards

Acts as a program monitor for assigned clients. Complete required forms and accountability documentation, incident reports, case notes, termination, client attendance, billing, and other required documentation

Performs behavioral interventions as prescribed

Assess and document client progress, performs quality control

Maintains all assigned client case records. Participates in case reviews and goal planning. Schedule transportation, prepare required documentation, reporting

Responsible for maintaining a professional relationship with consumers, parents, care providers, co-workers and appropriate others. Represents HOPE in the community

Acts as advocate on behalf of clients served, providing intervention and consultation as needed

Acts as a mandated abuse reporter

Perform other duties, as assigned, to assure efficiency of program services

Qualification

’s degree in PsychologySpanish language skillsMental health disabilitiesCPRFirst Aid certificationRelate positivelyCritical thinking skillsOrganizational skillsTeamwork skills

Required

Must have Spanish language skills

Bachelor's degree in Psychology or its equivalent as approved by SCCMH

Interest and ability to understand and relate to children with developmental/mental health disabilities and behavioral challenges

Working knowledge of handling aggressive/assaultive behaviors

Ability to relate in a positive and constructive manner with clients, their families, the community and staff members

Ability to accept supervision and work cooperatively as a member of the counseling support team

Ability to observe, evaluate, document and communicate verbally and in writing, client performance and social behavior

Knowledge and understanding of psychological and mental health disabilities, alternative communication systems and assistive technology

Utilization of critical thinking skills in decision making situations, good organizational and record keeping skills

Maintain valid CPR and First Aid certification

Knowledge and commitment to the principles and concepts of normalization and a commitment to enhance community integration of adults with developmental disabilities

Flexible, positive and cooperative approach to scheduling and task prioritization in a consumer-driven environment