Stanford Sierra Youth & Families·Napa, California
The Behavior Specialist will provide direct behavioral and mental health interventions to children and families while maintaining accurate clinical records. They are responsible for conducting functional behavioral analyses, developing individualized family plans, and collaborating with the TBS team to track progress.
*$1,000 hiring bonus, additional $1,500 spanish speaking bonus*
Qualifications: Education & Experience
Direct Care experience in providing behavioral or mental health intervention and support including behavioral health skill building, social & emotional learning, social adjustment, vocation adjustment, and physical restoration.
Employment At-Will Employment at the Agency is terminable at-will, which means that employment may be terminated at any time, without cause or reason, by either the employee or the Agency. In addition the Agency may also demote, layoff, transfer or reassign employees at any time at its sole discretion without cause or reason.
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Compensation offers are made through our established compensation framework to promote fairness, consistency, and internal equity.
Candidates must possess a degree ranging from a High School Diploma to a Master's degree, with corresponding direct care experience requirements ranging from 6 to 48 months. The role requires the ability to work flexible hours and maintain positive relationships with community programs and families.
Market context
In California, CBFS behavior specialist roles typically see steady demand because programs need staff who can support clients in community-based settings and coordinate with families and local providers. This category is competitive when candidates bring the required education or direct care experience, flexible scheduling, and strong relationship-building skills; the hiring bonus and Spanish speaking bonus may also matter. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your experience matches the listed direct care range before applying.