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Operant Services Agency

Behavior Interventionist

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What they do

A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.

$42,001 / year median in California

+19% projected growth

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Job Description

Under the direction of the appropriately assigned supervisor, the Behavior Interventionist works with clients in a natural environment or school setting to achieve behavioral changes. The candidate should be able to work within San Bernardino County/Ontario and surrounding areas using reliable transportation.
Typical duties are:
Understanding and work effectively with clients in the home and public settings, perform data collection, understand applied behavior analysis (ABA), identify problem behaviors and their function, collaborate with other staff, make sound judgments, dependability and punctuality, maintain client confidentiality, and other duties as assigned. Reliable transportation and willingness to drive to varying cities within a regional area is required. (Up to 40 hours of training will be provided for each new qualified candidate.)
Experience and Education:
High school diploma with two years of college preferred, two years experience providing support services to clients with disabilities in a behavioral services organization highly desirable. The ability to speak/understand English/Spanish is preferred.
Physical Demands :
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job because we work with children. Lift and/or move children up to 50 pounds Reach with arms and hands Frequently stand and/or walk Frequently stoop, kneel, or crouch Frequently get down on the floor Frequently get up from the floor
Notice:
Applicants will be required to complete a Department of Justice (DOJ) fingerprinting process via Live Scan.
Benefits include:
Medical, Dental, & Vision (available after 30 hours of work).
Job Type:
Part-time Salary:
$18.00 to $25.00 depending on experience.
Job Type:
Part-time Pay:
$18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Flexible schedule
License/Certification:
Drivers License (Required)
Work Location:
In person