JC-534925 BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST II

This posting states its location as United States rather than a street address. The work is assigned within that county.

The Department of Developmental Services (Department) is seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals to join their Crisis Assessment Stabilization Team (CAST). State-operated mobile crisis services provided by CAST is currently provided by our Northern, Central Valley and Southern State-Operated Stabilization Training Assistance Reintegration (STAR) homes. Under general administrative supervision of the Manager II State Operated Facilities (SOF) and clinical lead and direction of the Senior Supervising Psychologist, provides statewide behavioral consultation and clinical support for the Crisis Assessment Stabilization Team (CAST), a component of the Department of Developmental Services’ (DDS) STAR program.  The position supports clinically appropriate behavior services for individuals with developmental disabilities experiencing behavioral or psychiatric crises and provides behavioral subject-matter expertise to CAST and State Operated Facilities (SOF) programs. The position collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, Regional Centers, families, community providers, hospitals, psychiatric facilities, and other partners to support coordinated behavioral services.

Effective July 1, 2025, State employees are subject to a salary reduction of three percent in exchange for five hours per month of the Personal Leave Program.

The Department now offers an entrance salary rate of $8685.00 for the Behavior Specialist II.

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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Regular interaction with individuals with developmental disabilities and complex behavioral or psychiatric conditions in the STAR residence and community settings, including individual residences, hospitals, and psychiatric facilities. Potential exposure to communicable diseases, blood-borne pathogens, medications, and other clinical or environmental hazards.  Shall be able to physically respond to emergency situations, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, squatting, and assisting in physical interventions, when required.  Requires travel to multiple locations, including locations in Tulare, Riverside, and Solano counties and Sacramento.  Travel may require overnight stays.

Pursuant to California Government Code requirements, candidates must be residents of the State of California at the time of appointment.

This position requires lawful authorization to work in the United States. The Department does not sponsor employment visas for this position.

Qualifications

Special Requirements:

• The position(s) require(s) a - Valid Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification, by the National Behavior Analyst Certification Board
• If you are eligible for certification, have applied for BCBA certification and within one month of receiving certification, you may apply
• You MUST include the date you will receive your BCBA certification on your State application
• For BCBA Information and eligibility requirements, go to:

Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veteran Staffing Consultant for Department of Developmental Services - Headquarters is Martin Rivera.