1180 - Behavior Counselor (R&D)
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Wrap Connections is a program designed to support youth and families using a high fidelity model that is family centered, culturally/linguistically responsive and community based.
The Wrap team works with families to learn effective tools and strategies to help create sustainable stability and progress in the home, school, and community, utilizing a comprehensive strength-based approach. Our program offers a myriad of services and support including behavioral and mental health assessment and interventions as well as medication and psychiatric support. Participants include the child, youth and their family; a Care Coordinator, Behavior Counselor, and Parent/Youth Partner, school personnel, other service providers, and/or other family designates.
Join our team as: Behavior Counselor Wrap Connections
What You Will Do
The Behavior Counselor works within the Wraparound philosophy to support behavior strategies and provide direct support behavioral intervention and rehab services to participants and caregivers referred to the Wraparound program. Behavior Counselor will work with participants and caregivers in their residence or community; document services; collaborate with other social services, educational or mental health professionals; and actively participate in supervision. The Behavior Counselor is active in supporting and implementing Wraparound philosophy and its individualized, strengths-based, culturally responsive, family-centered approach to behavioral, evidence-based intervention.
Shifts Available
Full Time - Hourly; Mon-Fri/8am-5pm
Salary Range
In accordance with California law, the expected salary range for this California position is between $22.55 and $36.73 (licensed). The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
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B.A. Degree or five (5) years experience in a mental health related field.Demonstrated understanding of the developmental milestones of children, youth, or young adults.Demonstrated ability to assess, triage and organize work.Theoretical understanding or experience in behavioral approaches to treatment.Experience with or knowledge of designing, supervising, monitoring, changing, and discontinuing individualized behavioral interventions.Demonstrated cultural responsiveness in working with diverse families and communities.Clean driving record: current CA Drivers License or ability to obtain within 10 days after hire.Basic computer and keyboarding competence with the ability to use Microsoft Office Suite.
Preferred:
Coaching, Training, and/or Applied Behavioral Analysis experience.Fluency in prevailing language(s) of the community.Experience with individuals with mental health diagnoses and/or developmental disabilities.
Our Mission:
"Fred Finch Youth & Family Services partners with individuals and communities to provide culturally responsive services that cultivate mental and physical resilience and wellness."
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