Job: Behavioral Specialist

Who we Are:

The mission of San Diego Center for Children (SDCC) is to promote the well-being of children, youth, families, and communities by providing an array of proven and effective mental health, educational, and social services. Founded in 1887, SDCC is San Diego’s oldest accredited non-profit organization. Today, SDCC has become a leader in providing mental health services to children and families within our community. We offer a variety of programs for children facing behavioral, emotional, social, and educational challenges. SDCC has taken a lead in San Diego County in focusing on the use of evidence-based practices within our programs. Our trained staff consists of caring and dedicated professionals who focus on positive behavioral support, based on positive reinforcement, praise and skill building. The SDCC employs over 300 professionals and has grown into San Diego’s most trusted organization at finding solutions and changing lives. Join our team and become part of our mission to heal the hearts and minds of children, adolescents, their families and care givers.

Job Summary:

Instructs children in activities designed to promote social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth needed for school readiness. The Behavioral Specialist has the responsibility for implementing therapeutic interventions determined by the treatment team for targeted children in the assigned program.
• Facilitating comprehensive developmental and behavioral assessments of children utilizing Ages and Stages Developmental Questionnaire/ Social-Emotional, Eyberg and various other assessment devices.
• Updating plan and writing progress notes
• Maintaining liaisons with families, teachers and other school resources to discuss family concerns and child’s progress.
• Assist in orienting new families entering the mental health system within a therapy session, home visit or parent education workshops.
• Provide interventions using Incredible Years and other evidence-based interventions.
• May travel and represent the Center in promoting community relations through educational presentations or outreach programs in the community and areas in which San Diego Center for Children provides treatment services.
• Required to be available to work some Saturdays and evenings as assigned by supervisor and/or as clinically needed.
• Ability to physically interact in a preschool classroom.
• Other duties may be assigned.
• Develop relationships with teachers, parents, school district personnel, and local agencies to advocate for child and family empowerment and education.

Qualifications:

Individuals qualified for this position must possess at least an A. A. in Child Development, Psychology or a related field. Qualified individuals will have had training and experience in working with young children (0-5) to create behavioral changes in a preschool setting. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Bilingual English / Spanish a plus.

Valid California Drivers License (CDL)