Therapeutic Behavioral Specialist
Company: Hope Services
Location: San Jose
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Are you a person who enjoys
helping others? Are you currently seeking fulfillment in your
professional life? Hope Services is Silicon Valley’s leading
provider of services to people with developmental disabilities and
mental health needs. We seek candidates who share our inspirations
& aspirations. Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis,
and we are committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion &
belonging at all levels >>>>> Hope Services has been
awarded 2022 Top Workplaces by San Francisco Chronicle, 2022
Top-rated Nonprofit by Great Nonprofits, and Received a Gold Seal
of Transparency from Guidestar and a perfect 100/100 rating in
three different categories: financial health, leadership and
adaptability, and culture and community from Charity Navigator Hope
Services offers an OUTSTANDING benefits package, including Medical,
Dental, Vision, 401(k) Retirement, Life Insurance, Tuition
Reimbursement, Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time accrual plans
and more! *Salary Range: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour commensurate with
experience and qualifications Are you seeking fulfilling work that
gives you the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of
others? Do you believe in the integration of persons with
disabilities into all aspects of community membership? Do you enjoy
assisting others in the learning process? Then read on The renowned
Hope Services Counseling Center is hiring full-time, fully
benefited Therapeutic Behavioral Specialists to work with children
and young adults (5-21 years old) with intellectual disabilities
and mental health issues under the Therapeutic Behavioral Services
(TBS) Program. Behavioral Specialists are part of a mental health
multi-disciplinary team. TBS is a community-based program. Hope
Services is the Bay Area's largest non-profit agency, providing a
wide array of quality services for persons with developmental
disabilities for over 60 years! Will you join us???
Responsibilities of the Therapeutic Behavioral Specialist: 1.
Provides 1:1 assessment, training and follow up in the consumer’s
home and community as identified in their Mental Health and TBS
assessments 2. Implements positive behavior programs for qualified
clients in the community. 3. Assure compliance with safety and
confidentiality standards. 4. Acts as a program monitor for
assigned clients. Complete required forms and accountability
documentation, incident reports, case notes, termination, client
attendance, billing, and other required documentation. 5. Performs
behavioral interventions as prescribed. 6. Assess and document
client progress, performs quality control. 7. Maintains all
assigned client case records. Participates in case reviews and goal
planning. Schedule transportation, prepare required documentation,
reporting. 8. Responsible for maintaining a professional
relationship with consumers, parents, care providers, co-workers
and appropriate others. Represents HOPE in the community. 9. Acts
as advocate on behalf of clients served, providing intervention and
consultation as needed. 10. Acts as a mandated abuse reporter. 11.
Perform other duties, as assigned, to assure efficiency of program
services. Minimum Qualifications: The Therapeutic Behavioral
Specialist should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or its
equivalent as approved by SCCMH. Required Knowledge, Skills and
Abilities of the Therapeutic Behavioral Specialist: 1. Interest and
ability to understand and relate to children with
developmental/mental health disabilities and behavioral challenges.
2. Working knowledge of handling aggressive/assaultive behaviors.
3. Ability to relate in a positive and constructive manner with
clients, their families, the community and staff members. 4.
Ability to accept supervision and work cooperatively as a member of
the counseling support team 5. Ability to observe, evaluate,
document and communicate verbally and in writing, client
performance and social behavior. 6. Knowledge and understanding of
psychological and mental health disabilities, alternative
communication systems and assistive technology. 7. Utilization of
critical thinking skills in decision making situations, good
organizational and record keeping skills. 8. Maintain valid CPR and
First Aid certification. 9. Knowledge and commitment to the
principles and concepts of normalization and a commitment to
enhance community integration of adults with developmental
disabilities 10. Flexible, positive and cooperative approach to
scheduling and task prioritization in a consumer-driven
environment. Do you have what it takes to make a difference?
Inspire and be inspired! Hope Services takes immense pride in
maximizing our employee engagement. Will you join us?? Visit
www.hopeservices.org to find out more about us and the people we
serve. Hope Services is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate
diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment
for all employees not regardless of, but with consideration and
appreciation for race, color, religion or belief, national, social
or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical, mental or sensory disability,
HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression,
marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or
present military service, family or parental status, or any other
status.
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