Behavior Specialist

Applicant Information

For Applicants Seeking Job Opportunities within the University Internal:
Internal applicants will be considered within the first five (5) business days of the posting period. External:
External applicants will be considered on the sixth (6) business day of the posting period.

This position is not eligible for a visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsible for implementing all program services, skills training, individual treatment intervention and mediation between agencies under the direct supervision of the Applied Behavior Analyst. Provides indirect support and supervision of peer recovery staff. Position has identified one-year funding. Continuation of this position is based on availability of funds.

• Implements all behavioral interventions as assigned.
• Facilitates referrals, behavioral assessments and behavioral treatment plans.
• Provides treatment updates to referral source.
• Records progress towards individual interventions.
• Participates in interagency meetings and trainings.
• Supports the development and implementation of individual recovery plans for referrals.
• Meet 60% agency billing requirement based on a 40-hour work week.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested in support of program operations.

This position serves as Campus Security Authority (CSA) as outlined by the Clery Act. CSAs have federally mandated responsibilities to report crimes that are reported them.

University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Education or related fields.
• One (1) year of experience working with the Adult Persons with Mental Disabilities population using Applied Behavior Analysis.

• Two (2) years experience working with the Special Needs population using Applied Behavior Analysis.
• Preference given to RBT or BCaBA (Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst).

• Experience implementing behavioral assessments and interventions.
• Strong professional, ethical and leadership skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills when providing feedback to others.
• Ability to write behavioral based progress notes, emails and clinical documents.
• Ability to clearly articulate performance roles, project goals and timelines.
• Effectively manages deadlines and tasks independently.
• Basic understanding of the theory of human behavior
• Ability to develop function based treatments that will help clients achieve related goals and positive outcomes.
• Ability to form positive relationships with clients.
• Positive attitude, ability to work successfully with diverse populations and demonstrated commitment to promote and enhance diversity and inclusion.
• Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
• Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.

The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The position requires performing physical activities, including standing, kneeling and reaching while interacting with others within the field and within the office.

Candidates must be able to move more quickly than the client they are working with and be able to move quickly and swiftly from the floor, to the chair, and back. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.…