Behavior Support Services Consultant

Yamhill County Health & Human Services has one regular full-time position for a Behavior Consultant (Human Services Specialist I) on the Behavior Support Services (BSS) team. Using a Positive Behavior Support (PBS) Model, Behavior Consultants conduct interviews and observations with clients and care providers, write person-centered evaluations, develop robust behavior support plans, and make environmental and other recommendations. They also provide coaching, mentoring, and training to caregivers in care facilities/settings and in client homes. The focus is on improving interactions and addressing challenging behaviors, cognitive processing issues, communication skills, self-help activities, impulse control and/or adaptive skills. Our program provides this service to older adults and adults with complex needs in Yamhill, Polk, and Marion Counties.

The Benefits:

Yamhill County offers generous employee benefits:

• 15 paid holidays per year.
• 19.5 days of Flexible Earned Time (FET) accrual in the first year (based on an 8-hr day).*
• PERS (Public Employee Retirement System) - 100% employer funded contributions.
• Full health benefit offerings with employee premiums starting as low as $70.18/month for PPA or $0/month for HMO during current plan year 2025-2026. *

Additional benefits for HHS employees:

• $750 and 40 hours of paid time annually for professional development/training.
• $200 annually toward required license and/or certification fees.
• HRSA/NHSC approved site with many loan repayment opportunities available.
• Qualifying employer for public service student loan forgiveness.
• Most positions are eligible to accrue overtime.*

*Subject to the AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement (7/1/2023 - 6/30/2026).

The Qualifications:

• Requires a master's degree in a human services related field (or equivalent);

OR

• a bachelor's degree in human services related field plus at least one year of related work experience.
• An appropriate combination of education and experience may be substituted for degree.

• Must meet eligibility requirements to become credentialed as a QMHA or QMHP through the Mental Health and Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO).
• A license to drive in the state of Oregon is required.
• Must be able to successfully complete CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training and maintain this certification during employment.
• Experience working with vulnerable individuals, developing behavior support plans, and providing staff training preferred.

Will be subject to successful completion of a background check.

The Candidate:

The successful candidate will be conscientious and collaborative with excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) and strong organizational & time management skills. The individual in this position must be detail-oriented, self-directed and dependable. Must interact professionally and respectfully with others, be responsive to requests, and support person-centered services. Must demonstrate willingness and ability to adhere to applicable policies, and be open to feedback, learning and growth. Other essential characteristics and skills include proficiency in general keyboarding and computer use, ability to work effectively in a busy team environment, and an understanding of general mental health, developmental disabilities, chemical dependency, social structure, agency functioning, and individual differences in people.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this classification with or without accommodation.

In order to qualify for most HHS positions, applicants:

Must not be excluded from participation in federal health care programs (Medicaid, Medicare, and other federally funded programs that provide health benefits); and

Must not be excluded from participation in federal procurement (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and non-procurement activities (Executive Order No. 12549).

Our Community

Yamhill County has approximately 109,000 residents and is a very desirable place to live in the heart of the Willamette Valley wine country. Yamhill County is home to Linfield University and Chemeketa Community College in McMinnville and George Fox University and Portland Community College in Newberg. Yamhill County is centrally located in the Willamette Valley, within close proximity to the Oregon Coast, the Portland and Salem metropolitan areas, and the Oregon Cascade Mountains. Wide varieties of indoor and outdoor recreation opportunities are available. We have the benefits, appeal and superior quality of life found in a small-town community, while enjoying active social and cultural lifestyles found in larger metropolitan areas.

Required Information

Under the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, any person hired or rehired is required to provide evidence of identity and eligibility for employment. Yamhill County does not offer VISA sponsorships. The County verifies the valid work authorization of each employee using Form I-9 and the E-Verify Program.

Yamhill County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Applicants are considered for employment based on their qualifications without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other factor prohibited by law or regulation. Veterans are encouraged to apply. Do not include information or photos that would identify those personal traits. Any documents submitted with the application that include this identifying information will not be accepted with the application.

Some positions require a criminal history check and a review of driving record. All County positions require regular, prompt, and consistent attendance.

Accommodation Under the Americans With Disabilities Act

Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance, please contact Human Resources at 503-474-4901 or via email at Human_Resources@yamhillcounty.gov.

Veterans' Preference

Under Oregon law ORS 408.225-408.238, veterans who meet the minimum qualifications for a position may be eligible for hiring preference. If you think you may qualify, a Veteran's Hiring Preference Form must be completed and submitted with application. For the form and information for this process please click here. (Download PDF reader)

If you need assistance with completing an application for employment or with obtaining a Veteran's Hiring Preference Form, please contact Human Resources at 503-474-4901 or via email at Human_Resources@yamhillcounty.gov.

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