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Behavior Specialist I Department of Developmental Services

•Porterville Developmental Center

JC-535989

•Behavior Specialist I

BEHAVIOR

SPECIALIST I

$6,802.00

•$8,897.00 per Month

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date:

Until Filled Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Under the direction of the Sr Psychologist (Supervisor), the Behavior Specialist I fosters and maintains an atmosphere which recognizes the needs of the individuals and promotes the effectiveness of all individuals' training programs using knowledge regarding behavior and change. Works under the clinical lead and direction of facility psychologists with competence in applied behavior analysis, and in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team, to provide quality behavioral services such as behavior analysis, implementation of behavioral programs, teaching individuals new adaptive skills to replace challenging behavior, staff training, and data collection. Tasks require knowledge of applied behavior analysis such as behavioral assessment and procedures to modify behaviors and manage behavioral emergencies. Tasks also require knowledge of basic types and characteristics of developmental disabilities. The Behavior Specialist I is expected to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team model, analyze situations accurately and take effective action, and provide support services to individuals in home and training sites; these expectations require a high degree of initiative and independence in performing assigned tasks. Good judgment, organization, and ability to communicate effectively are of primary importance. (More detailed information in the attached duty statement.) Individuals interested in applying must take and pass the Behavior Specialist I examination administered by the Department of State Hospitals. To view the Exam Bulletin, click the following link or copy and paste the link into your web browser: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?

ExamControlId=2383 Effective October 1, 2025, State employees are subject to a salary reduction of three (3) percent in exchange for five (5) hours per month of Personal Leave. You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions Typical Working Conditions:

Exposure to individuals and staff from all service areas, and other conditions common to on-and off-residence environments. Ongoing interaction with personnel and individuals served in areas accessible by individuals. May require prolonged sitting and use of computer terminals and operation of various office machines. Physical workspace may include shared open-office spaces, cubicles, rooms with partitions, available space in the nursing station, areas accessible by individuals (e.g., group areas, hallways, dining rooms, courtyards, classrooms, vocational training sites), etc. with limited personal privacy. May require use of equipment such as headphones to ensure confidentiality during virtual meetings. Exposure to communicable disease, blood borne pathogens and other conditions common to a clinical nursing/treatment environment.

Physical Demands:

Must possess and maintain sufficient strength, agility, endurance, and sensory ability to perform the duties contained in this duty statement. Requires working with all levels of personnel within the organization while maintaining effective communication to meet objectives. Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST I

Additional Documents

Job Application Package Checklist Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-535989

Position #(s): 472-281-9823-XXX

Working Title:

Behavior Specialist I

Classification:

BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST I

$6,802.00

•$8,897.00 U

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of

Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

Tulare County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time Department Information Dept Info The California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is the agency through which the State of California provides services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities. These disabilities include intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism and related conditions. Services are provided through state-operated developmental centers and community facilities, and contracts with 21 nonprofit regional centers. The regional centers serve as a local resource to help find and access the services and supports available to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Porterville Developmental Center can be contacted at: Porterville Developmental Center

HR/Recruitment and Exams

P.O. Box 2000

Porterville, CA 93258

(559) 782-2087 or (559) 782-2599

Contact Evangelina Valle, Christopher Rocha, Monica Rodriguez or Laura Jimenez Medina for questions specific to the essential functions of the position only. Special Requirements

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. Electronic application submission is highly encouraged. Submit a completed standard state application (STD. 678) and copy of college transcripts by the final filing date. Applications submitted for vacancies must include the Position Title and Position Number in the Job Title Section and MUST be signed and dated. Applicants should indicate on their application, in the job title section, the type of eligibility they currently possess and which qualifies them to apply at this time. In the "Employment History" section of the application you must list your current employment history by providing the To and From dates with the month, day and year, the hours per week that you worked, which should be a whole number and not a range and the Total Worked (years/months). You must complete the Duties Performed section on the application. Applications with "see resume" are not acceptable. Applications received without all of this information will be considered incomplete and will not be processed. Candidates who do not submit all of the required documents will not be considered in the selection process. Surplus applicants must attach a copy of their surplus letter. Applications may be obtained from the Human Resources Personnel Office at the Porterville Developmental Center or completed and downloaded from the website indicated below.

NOTE:

All appointments are subject to State Restriction of Appointment (SROA), Departmental Restriction of Appointment (DROA), and Re-employment List procedures, pre-employment physical and fingerprint clearances. Further Information on the definition of the above may be found on the California State Department of Human Resources website at www.calhr.ca.gov.

•You must submit a copy of your transcripts. An official transcript will be required prior to appointment.

Note:

All foreign transcripts MUST be accompanied by a third party academic credential evaluation. Application Instructions Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date:

Until Filled