Job Description

South Coast Community Services takes pride in providing our staff with competitive compensation, opportunities for professional growth, access to diverse client populations, clinical autonomy, and a strong support system of seasoned employees. The In-Home Based Services (IHBS) Coach, also known as the Therapeutic Behavioral Specialist (TBS Coach), provides one-on-one strength-based behavior modification services to children and youth that have experienced serious emotional disturbances, stressful transitions or life crises, and need additional short-term support services to achieve outcomes specified in their treatment plans. The position may also work closely with the children’s family members or caregivers to assist in implementing new behavioral and positive coping strategies.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

The Success First program serves children & youth ages 0-21 who are at risk of loss of placement (e.g. children involved with the foster care or juvenile justice systems, those experiencing psychiatric hospitalizations, suspensions/expulsions, and eating disorders). Children are typically referred from hospitals, schools, CFS, probation, or Department of Behavioral Health. Services are provided in clients’ homes, schools, or local communities. Children typically remain in the program for 3-6 months with the goal of reducing disruptions to their placements by improving their ability to successfully manage their mental health needs.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop a working knowledge of functional behavioral analysis and assessment, behavioral modification techniques, crisis intervention, and other techniques as required when working with children with behavioral challenges.
• Maintain proficient and accurate documentation adhering to all program and contract standards for compliance, productivity and timeliness.
• Work in coordination with the client’s therapist, family/caregivers, child (when appropriate), county workers, etc. in the development and execution of the treatment plan.
• Attend and actively participated in all required meetings, such as Children and Family Team meetings.
• Implement specific trauma-informed interventions as delineated in the child's treatment plan to assist in the remediation of behaviors or improvement of symptoms.
• Effectively collaborate with the client’s multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive and cohesive treatment.
• May offer support and education to the child’s caregiver in learning, utilizing and integrating effective behavioral interventions throughout their daily routine.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and able to navigate EHR systems.
• Demonstrate knowledge of crisis management skills and can perform such skills as necessary.
• Ability to remain organized and manage multiple tasks at once.
• Able to establish and maintain appropriate rapport with children, youth, and families.
• Knowledge of behavior modification, child development, and/or the child-welfare system.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

Education/Experience

Tier I: Bachelor's degree in human services or related Field. OR 30 semesters/45 quarter units of completed college coursework (half of which must be upper division) in behavioral science AND at least 2 years of related work experience

Tier II: Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field AND 2 years of related work experience. OR 30 semesters/45 quarter units of completed college coursework (half of which must be upper division) in behavioral science AND at least 4 years of related work experience

Tier III: Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field AND 4 years of related work experience. OR 30 semesters/45 quarter units of completed college coursework (half of which must be upper division) in behavioral science AND at least 6 years of related work experience

Tier IV: Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field AND 6 years of related work experience. OR 30 semesters/45 quarter units of completed college coursework (half of which must be upper division) in behavioral science AND at least 8 years of related work experience
Licensure, Registration, Certification

1. Valid CA driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance
2. Completion of CPR/ProACT certification within the first thirty (30) days of employment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to drive a motor vehicle without restrictions, often in heavy traffic and frequently long distances (one hour or more) to ensure safe transport to client settings and to safely transport clients to appointments as needed.
• Senses of vision, hearing and smell sufficient to regularly operate a motor vehicle, to visualize threats in the environment or risks to clients, and to operate safely in the field.
• Required to occasionally lift and carry 10-20 pounds.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, climb stairs (1 or more flights) and walk while in route to and during family visits.
• Regularly required to sit and use computer in office settings.

Management reserves the right to add, change, delete or rescind duties or responsibilities of positions within the job classification at any time.