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Trace Behavior Support, LLC

Behavior Specialist - Greater Seattle Area

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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.

$46,143 / year median in Washington

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

Trace Behavior Support is a children's mental health agency that has served youth with special needs and their families since 1997. We provide several services, including: One-to-one Behavior Specialists
  • Implementation of individualized education and behavior plans
  • Seasonal special needs camps
  • Child and family psychotherapy
  • Joining Trace Behavior Support We are looking for staff to finish out this current school year!
Trace Behavior Support employment can prepare you for your future career or graduate school, strengthen your resume, and create a foundation for professional advancement. You will gain experience working 1:1 with a variety of children living with diagnoses such as conduct disorder, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and autism. Duties include managing the behaviors of the child, implementing the behavior plans, recording client data daily, and other duties as required. All Behavior Specialists receive paid training to prepare them for working in the field.
We also provide:
Ongoing video training
  • Weekly job coaching
  • Full-time Behavior Specialists also receive a benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and non-cashable paid time off
  • Out-of-county travel compensation
Preferred:
Received or pursuing a degree in Psychology, Social Work, Child/Family Development, Mental Health/Family Counseling, Education, or a related field
  • Experience working with vulnerable or mentally ill populations and/or working in a residential treatment facility or group home
  • Teaching experience
  • Minimum qualifications: A high school diploma
  • Reliable personal vehicle
  • Able and willing to drive throughout King and Snohomish County
  • Valid driver's license & auto insurance
  • Clean criminal history
  • CPR certification
Location:
Our office and summer camp are located in West Seattle; however, we serve children and families in North King and Snohomish County. Must be willing to commute from your home to a North King or Snohomish County school location. Trace Behavior Support ranks in the top 20th percentile on Indeed's Work Wellbeing score! More information about Trace Behavior Support is available at www.tracebehavior.support
Job Type:
Full-time Starting Salary:
Your hourly compensation is based on your classification: BS1: $30.00/hour BS2: $32.50/hour BS3: $35.00/hour
  • Opportunities for wage increase throughout the year.
  • New staff train with a cohort of peers or individually.
  • $500 bonus for new staff who complete the training series
  • This is an hourly position that includes overtime eligibility.
The salary listed is an estimated yearly income based on working 40 hours per week.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$61,200.00 - $72,800.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person