Job Description

Job Description and Duties

The Behavior Specialist II (Safety) will be under the general supervision of the Program Assistant in Recovery Mall Services and will receive clinical oversight by a psychologist at the Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero (ASH). The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to:

• Organize, plan, and conduct treatment groups.

• Receive referrals and prepare written assessments.

• Provide written documentation on the patients’ progress and relapse prevention planning.
• Applies and demonstrates knowledge of correct methods in Therapeutic Strategies and Interventions (TSI). Assists in the maintenance of a safe and secure enviornment through response to physical assults, escape attempts, or other major patient disturbance, and assists in the management of the conduct of the patients.

• Provides support to the Program by providing back up assistance.

• Coordinate community volunteers to speak at recovery meetings.

• Computer skills will be necessary for data collection, entry, and monitoring.

• Employ office organizational skills.

• Communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.

In order to be considered for this job vacancy, you must satisfy one of the following requirements:

1. BE LIST ELIGIBLE: Successfully complete the competitive State civil service exam pertaining to this classification at  , OR

2. BE TRANSFER ELIGIBLE: Have current employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable (employees who wish to be considered based on transfer eligibility must meet the minimum qualifications of the classification per DPA Rule 250), OR

3. BE REINSTATEMENT ELIGIBLE: Have obtained previous permanent employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience: Two years of experience in the California state service performing the duties of a Behavior Specialist I.
OR
Two years of experience designing, implementing, and monitoring behavioral services in a human service setting.
AND
Education: Possession of a master of arts or science degree in a human services field (which may include, but is not limited to, education, psychology, counseling, behavior analysis, social work, or rehabilitation) from an institution of higher education, fully accredited by a regional accrediting body, which includes a minimum of 24 semester units in applied behavior analysis (including basic principles and applications in applied settings, ethics, data collection, and analysis).

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Working Conditions

This position requires you to work within the Secured Treatment Area (STA).

Special Requirements

• 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.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

Benefits

There are many benefits to joining our team! The State of California has a generous benefits package which includes:

• Medical benefits: health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid holidays and leave
• Defined benefit retirement program
• Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
• Commute Program
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program

Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Additional Information

• Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

• Applications postmarked on the final filing date will be accepted.

• Scanned, copied, or faxed applications will not be accepted.

• Applications will be screened and only the most competitive will be offered an interview.

• If it is determined that an applicant does not meet the minimum qualifications, the applicant’s name may be removed from the eligibility list.

• Any limited-term appointments may transition in to a permanent appointment.

• Selected candidates will be required to submit to a criminal history review utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting.

• This position requires candidates to pass a Medical Evaluation. You will be required to submit to a Medical Evaluation and receive clearance prior to being hired.

• This position requires candidates to take and pass a drug screening test. You will be required to take and pass the drug screening test prior to being hired.
  

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Other - Candidates that believe they meet the Minimum Qualifications based on a pattern of education from the classification description (specifications) MUST provide a copy of your unofficial college transcripts, that include date degree conferred, if applicable, along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position. Higher degrees cannot be accepted without evidence of the lower degree that leads to it.
  Please note: foreign transcripts MUST include a verification for US equivalency through an independent company.  Please redact birthdate and social security number from degree/transcripts.

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