TBS Coach (Success First West)

Job Description

Job Description

Description : SUMMARY :

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.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS :

Education / Experience

• Bachelors’ degree in the behavioral sciences 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 experience working with youth at risk and or dually diagnosed children in residential community or school settings.
• Bilingual Spanish strongly preferred

Licensure, Registration, Certification

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