Our
Intensive Behavior Unit in
North Portland is currently seeking a
Clinical Intervention Specialist to join our dynamic and growing team!
About Us
The Center for Social Dynamics (CSD) is an organization providing services to those with developmental delays, including autism.
Our mission is to open a world of possibilities for individuals with Autism and other developmental needs through science, compassion, and humility.
We are grounded in our values of Transparency, Respect, Understanding, & Excellence (TRUE), which guide our efforts as a respected & growing employer and industry leader. Our people and programs deliver personalized, professional, evidence-based behavioral and developmental services to each participant, and peace of mind to caregivers that their loved ones are in the right hands.
About the Opportunity
What is a Clinical Intervention Specialist? It's more than a job, it's a calling.
In times of crisis, you are there to support our clients, their family, and your fellow clinicians. In times of calm, you are ready to laugh, play, and learn.
Under general BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) supervision, a Clinical Intervention Specialist uses the strategies of Applied Behavior Analysis to provide direct therapy for behavior reduction and skills acquisition to individuals unable to safely and effectively receive services in other settings. This therapy is provided in a gentle, center-based environment.
Through the use of evidence-based behavioral interventions, including Safety Care (TM) de-escalation and physical management protocols, you are able to effectively prevent, minimize, and manage escalated behaviors while maintaining the therapeutic relationship.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide direct client services according to individualized client programming in a clinical setting
- Implement individualized Behavioral Support Plans under the direction of a BCBA in a clinical setting
- Maintain a variety of HIPPA protected patient records and files, including confidential client records and information
- Maintain physical environment, including but not limited to:
- Cleaning and organizing the service area
- Maintaining clean and orderly staff spaces
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive, market pay based on experience, location, and skills
- Paid training prior to working with clients and on an ongoing basis
- Career advancement opportunities
- Medical benefits - eligible after working 40+ hours/week consistently over a six-month period
- Paid time off (PTO) for full-time employees
- Monthly stipends for toys and materials
- CSD issued cell phone
- Tuition assistance with the Dreams Come TRUE program
About You
Requirements & Qualifications
- You enjoy working with children, adolescents and young adults to make a difference in their lives
- Flexible availability: Availability to work within the following time blocks: 9-12pm, 12:30-3:30pm, 4-7pm and open until 7pm at least two days per week
- Proof of vaccinations (MMR, Varicella, and COVID - where mandated)
- Reliable transportation required
- H.S. Diploma or GED
- 1+ years of related professional experience working with children with autism spectrum disorders and/or other related developmental disabilities in a multi-disciplinary team setting (Preferred)
- Ability to physically hold and/or restrain clients, following Safety Care principles and techniques
- Basic concepts of child development and behavioral characteristics, particularly developmental disabilities (Preferred)
- Knowledgeable in behavior management strategies/techniques, data tracking, and interpersonal mentoring (Preferred)
- Proficient in basic subjects such as arithmetic, grammar, mathematics, and reading
- Sensitive to working with an ethnically, linguistically, culturally, and economically diverse population
CSD is a proud equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Pursuant to applicable State and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
About Our TRUE Values
Transparency in the work that we do and the actions we take to achieve our mission. There are no hidden agendas or motives at Center for Social Dynamics. Each family's unique cultures, values, and generational dynamics.
Respect for all and the value that everyone brings towards accomplishing our mission. No one at CSD is worth more or less, and together we are greater than the sum of our parts.
Understanding through tolerance, cooperation, and empathy in the pursuit of our mission. We never lose sight of who we are, the people we serve, and our purpose and meaning.
Excellence in our drive, passion, and commitment to our mission. CSD will always do what it takes to deliver the best, leave no one behind, and champion our cause.