Behavioral Interventionist
The Behavioral Interventionist designs, implements and monitors behavioral plans for students that are based on thorough assessments and collaboration with Seneca Therapist and team, school staff, and significant others in student’s life. Additionally, the Behavioral Interventionist coordinates services if needed at the school sites and provides coaching, modeling and development opportunities to school staff.
Seneca takes a strength-based, trauma-informed, and family-centered approach to treatment, aimed at helping families overcome the struggles that they are most worried about in their lives. The Behavioral Interventionist collaboratively provides short-term services to stabilize the family and promote academic and social emotional success for the youth.
Seneca Family of Agencies is committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities a network of outstanding mental health, community based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourages people of color to apply. Our programs are deeply engaged in conversations and trainings on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in order to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs).
- Develop Behavioral Intervention Plans.
- Form consultation relationships with school staff, including general and special educators and school leadership.
- Provide direct interventions to students as appropriate.
- Provide non-judgmental, unconditional support to children and families participating in the Seneca Programs.
- Work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team to plan, manage and supervise students’ behavioral plans.
- Engage families in the treatment planning process.
- Provide strength-based and culturally competent services.
- Participate in professional learning communities to enhance practice and create coherence.
- Conduct community resource development.
Qualifications
- Experience/education requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree OR
- Associate’s degree or equivalent + 1 year of applicable work experience OR
- High school diploma/GED + 2 years of applicable work experience
- Experience in working with children with emotional disturbance and/or who exhibit extremely challenging behaviors and their families, preferred.
- Experience providing crisis assessment, management, and interventions, preferred.
- Ability and willingness to work independently in the community, at school sites, and in the office.
- Strong written and verbal skills, including solid computer skills in Microsoft Office programs.
- Strong organizational skills as demonstrated by the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks.
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and with a diverse population of clients.
- Valid California driver's license and insurable by Seneca's automobile policy.
- Clearance of TB test, fingerprints, and any other mandatory State/Federal licensing or certification requirements.
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination and booster required.
Schedule
- Full-time
- Monday - Friday: 10am-6pm
- Flexibility required.
Benefits
- Starting at $20 per hour. Actual salary is dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications for the role.
- Additional compensation provided upon passing bilingual language proficiency exam.
- Annual performance evaluations provide the potential for a generous salary increase each year.
- Comprehensive employee benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and chiropractic coverage, as well as partially paid premiums for dependents.
- Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
- 5 weeks of flexible paid time off and 11 paid holidays.
- We provide a 403b retirement plan.
- Scholarship opportunities, ongoing training, and professional development opportunities.
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