Job Description
Job Description and Duties
The Behavior Specialist I (Safety) will be directed by the Program Assistant in Recovery Mall Services at the Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero (ASH). The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to:
• Organize, plan, and conduct treatment groups.
• Assist in managing patient enrollment.
• Assist in providing written documentation on the patients’ progress and relapse prevention planning.
• Applies and demonstrates knowledge of correct methods in Therapeutic Strategies and Interventions (TSI).
• Assist in the maintenance of a safe and secure environment through response to physical assaults, escape attempts or other major patient disturbance, and assist in the management of the conduct of the patients.
• Provides support to the Program by providing back up assistance.
• Assist the Volunteer Coordinator and Behavior Specialist II as needed to coordinate community volunteers to speak at recovery meetings.
• Computer skills will be necessary for data collection, entry, and monitoring.
• Employ office organizational skills.
• Communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.
Eligibility: To be considered for this career opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of one of the following: reachable on a certification list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications specified in the examination bulletin/classification specifications.
If you do not have eligibility, you must take the exam. The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy. Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey: DSH Recruitment Survey
You will find additional information about the job in the .
Working Conditions
This position requires you to work within the Secured Treatment Area (STA).
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.
- The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
Benefits
There are many benefits to joining our team! The State of California has a generous benefits package including:
• Medical Benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Holidays and leave
• Defined benefit retirement program
• Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
• Commute Program
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Additional Information
- Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.
- Applications postmarked on the final filing date will be accepted.
- Scanned, copied, or faxed applications will not be accepted.
- Applications will be screened and only the most competitive will be offered an interview.
- Any limited-term appointments may transition in to a permanent appointment.
- Selected candidates will be required to submit to a criminal history review utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting.
- This position requires candidates to pass a Medical Evaluation. You will be required to submit to a Medical Evaluation and receive clearance prior to being hired.
- This position requires candidates to take and pass a drug screening test. You will be required to take and pass the drug screening test prior to being hired.
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.
- Other - You MUST provide a copy of your unofficial college transcripts, that include date degree conferred, if applicable, along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position. Higher degrees cannot be accepted without evidence of the lower degree that leads to it. Please ensure that the birthdate and social security number are redacted from the transcripts. Please note: foreign transcripts MUST include a verification for US equivalency through an independent company. Please redact birthdate and social security number from degree/transcripts.
Job Tags
Permanent employment, Full time, Work at office