Job Description

Job Description and Duties

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:  Under the general supervision of the Senior Psychologist (Supervisor), the Behavior Specialist II 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. Also assists with behavioral assessments, participates in designing behavioral programs , analyzes and summarizes data, trains staff in behavioral principles and techniques, and provides ongoing monitoring of program implementation. The Behavior Specialist II may also act as a lead person as assigned to coordinate effective behavioral services. (More detailed information in the attached duty statement.)

Individuals interested in applying must take and pass the Behavior Specialist II examination administered by the Department of Developmental Services. To view the Exam Bulletin, click the following link or copy and paste the link into your web browser:

Exam Bulletin | CalCareers

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.

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  .
***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.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Additional Desirable Qualifications: Current certification (or eligibility for certification) as a Behavior Analyst by the National Behavior Analyst Certification Board. 

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Confidential Information

Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts.

Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birth date, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work at office

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