Job Description

Job Description and Duties

We Are Hiring for Behavior Specialist II!

($7,145 - $9,342 Monthly)

The Department of State Hospitals – Coalinga is now accepting applications for a  Permanent Full-Time  Behavior Specialist II positions.  As a member of the Mall Services Team, the incumbent may act as a lead person over a small group of lower-level positions, and performs the more difficult and complex duties, assists in conducting behavioral assessments (functional analyses) and participates in designing behavior programs; analyzes, summarizes, and display data; trains staff in behavioral principles and techniques; and provides ongoing monitoring of program implementation.

Benefits of Working for the Department of State Hospitals - Coalinga

-A work culture that values Safety, Treatment, Responsibility, Communication, Respect, and Empowerment-
-Entry level opportunity to get your foot in the door with the State of California as an employer-
-Annual merit based raises-
-License Reimbursement-
-Full benefits, health, dental, vision, and Pension Retirement with options of 457 and 401k supplemental retirement plans-
-3 times cheaper cost of living on average than other California-
-Safe small town feel with all grade schools located near each other including the college-
-Short commute to neighboring cities of Fresno, Morro Bay, and San Lucas, Lemoore, Hanford, and Madera to name a few-
-Multiple Commuter Reimbursement Programs and Free Parking-

How To Apply

Click on the " Apply Now " button above, or mail or hand deliver a signed copy of your Std. 678 Application to the address listed below.   A copy of your Unofficial College Transcripts is required to be submitted with your application if using education to qualify

Please note: If you still need to take and pass an exam for Behavior Specialist II to establish list eligibility please use the following link: 

***Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey:  DSH Recruitment Survey

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

The employee is required to work any shift and schedule in a variety of settings throughout the hospital and may be required to work overtime and float to other work locations as determined by the operational needs of the hospital. All employees are required to have an annual health review and TB test or whenever necessary to ascertain that they are free from symptoms indicating the presence of infection and are able to safely perform their essential job functions.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) completion of educational courses as specified in the Class Specification (link available in the Minimum Requirements section).
• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

NOTE: Please do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State Application (STD 678).  This page is for examination use only.

Appointment is subject to the provisions of the SROA process:  SROA/SURPLUS/ REEMPLOYMENT candidates are encouraged to apply and must attach a copy of their status letter in order to be considered. 

Prior to appointment, interested applicants must submit:  a completed Standard State Application (Form STD 678). Form STD 678 will automatically be submitted if applying using your CalCareers account.

Candidates interested in applying as a Training and Development Assignment (T&D) or Temporary Assignment (TAU) are encouraged to submit an application by the cutoff date listed.

The advertisement may also be used to fill future vacancies for positions that are of the same classification and same tenure/time base if the vacancy occurs while this job posting is active.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Demonstrated ability to maintain professional therapeutic relationships with patients, to assist them with problem solving, and to teach/model principles of the norm of non-violence. Demonstrates good staff/patient boundaries and monitors and assists others to help them maintain theirs.

*** Unoffical Transcripts must be submitted with STD 678 . 

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Temporary work, Shift work

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