Outpatient Behavioral Specialist

Since 1973, Olive Crest has transformed the lives of over 100,000 abused, neglected, and at-risk children and their families. We work tirelessly to meet the individual needs of kids in crisis by providing safe homes, counseling, and education for both youth and parents throughout Southern California, Nevada and the Pacific Northwest.

Our Mission: Olive Crest is dedicated to Preventing child abuse, to Treating and Educating at-risk children and to, "Preserving the family...One Life at a Time."

We currently have the following position open working out of our Perris office:

Behavioral Specialist – Outpatient Program

The Behavioral Health Specialist provides field/home-based direct service to children and families (intensive home-based services, care coordination, and linkage to resources) as part of a client’s specialty mental health service. This position works independently in the family’s home and in a variety of community and/or treatment settings.

(Full-time, 40 hours weekly) Under the guidance of the Program Supervisor and functioning as a member of an assigned team, the Behavioral Specialist provides direct service to children and families as identified in an individualized plan of care. This position works independently in the family's home and in a variety of community and/or treatment settings. Provides support services and skills training to children and family members including but not limited to behavioral modification programs, independent living skills, home management/household services, transportation assistance and temporary in-home caretaker. Candidates are required to work within a team, be flexible, dependable, organized and have good communications skills; both verbal and written is required. Qualified candidates MUST possess a bachelor's degree in Social Sciences and a minimum of one year experience working with at-risk children/youth OR four years relevant experience working with at-risk children/youth. Must also have a valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, good driving record, current auto insurance, and be able to pass a criminal background screening.

Health Benefits include:

• 2 Cigna Medical HMO's and 2 PPO's to choose from
• A Dental HMO and PPO through Cigna to choose from
• A vision plan through Cigna

Time Off Benefits include:

• Up to 48 hours of sick time per year that caps at 120 hours
• Flexible use of sick hours for personal time
• Up to 1 week of vacation time for the first year, 2 for the second and an increased schedule every 5 years there after
• Up to 40 hours per year for Jury Duty or Trial Witness
• Up to 48 hours per year for Bereavement with death in immediate family

Other available benefits for FT employees:

• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• Pre-Taxed Child Care
• HSA/FSA options
• 5 AFLAC Options to choose from
• Employee Assistance Program
• Holiday pay for shifts that fall on our 12 recognized holidays

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Application Question(s):

• This role requires travel with the use of a personal vehicle throughout the community with a mileage reimbursement and a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the families. Please confirm that you understand that this is a requirement of the role.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• working with at-risk children/youth: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Perris, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23