Therapeutic Behavioral Specialist (CA, Concord)

pYouth Homes is Contra Costa?s leading provider of trauma-informed programs for foster youth. We focus on empowering current and former foster youth, young adults with complex behavioral health challenges, and under-resourced children at risk of entering the foster care system./p pstrongJOIN OUR TEAM, BE THE DIFFERENCE!/strong/p p style="margin-left:0in; margin-right:0in"strongYouth Homes/strong is seeking a compassionate and dedicated individual to join their team of strongTherapeutic Behavioral Specialists/strong. In this role you will collaborate with mental health professionals to provide coaching to foster youth with acute behavioral challenges stemming from trauma. You will travel to meet with school-aged youth, their families/caregivers, and teachers in their home/school environment throughout Contra Costa County to provide services that focus on strengthening interpersonal communication, independent living, and help with stabilizing current placement or transitioning to a lower level of care./p p style="margin-left:0in; margin-right:0in"This is an incredibly rewarding opportunity for those who want to make a positive impact in their community by helping others./p p style="margin-left:0in; margin-right:0in"The starting pay for this full-time, non-exempt position is strong$25.99 - $27.29/strong per hour./p p style="margin-left:0in; margin-right:0in"strongKey Qualifications/strong/p ul liA minimum of an associate degree in behavioral science (emphasis in psychology, social work, etc.). A bachelor's degree is preferred./li liPrior experience working in school-based treatment programs supporting adolescents and children./li liPrior experience working with foster youth in related programs is preferred./li liStrong people skills, patience, and resilience to work with high-acuity youth or young adults./li liMust complete criminal background check and health screening./li liMust have own/reliable transportation, personal auto insurance and a valid driver's license with no restrictions./li /ul pstrongOther Requirements/strong/p ul liAt least 21 years of age./li liMust complete criminal background check, health screening and other state/federal licensing/certification requirements./li liMust have own/reliable transportation, personal auto insurance and a valid driver's license with no restrictions./li /ul pstrongWhy Join Youth Homes?/strong/p pWe offer extensive training, day-to-day support, and a generous, comprehensive benefits package that includes:/p ul liMedical Insurance em(Employer pays up to 90% of employee premiums and contributes towards the cost for dependents)/em/li liAffordable Vision and Dental Plans/li liFlexible Spending Account em(Medical Dependent Care)/em/li li403(b) Retirement Plan/li liEmployer-Paid Life Insurance and ADD em(Employees)/em/li liAccident and Critical Illness Insurance/li liIdentity Protection Plans/li liFree Employee Assistance Program (EAP)/li liPet Insurance em(Discounted Rates)/em/li liVacation, Sick, Holiday and Birthday Paid Time Off/li liFlexible Work Schedules/li liCompany-Provided Cellphone/Computer/li liProfessional Development/Training/li /ul pstrongOur Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB): /stronghttps://youthhomes.org/better-together/p