Behavior Specialist at THE DEVEREUX FOUNDATION

Titusville, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Apr, 26

Salary

21.34

Posted On

01 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Behavior Analysis, Mental Health, Social Work, Psychology, Special Education, Human Services, Developmental Disabilities, Crisis Intervention, Individualized Treatment Programs, Family Support, Behavior Problems, Communication Skills, Team Collaboration, Problem Solving, Empathy, Leadership

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Description Are you interested in providing critical intervention to families in crisis? If so, Devereux might have the right opportunity for you! We are looking to hire a passionate individual to join our team as a Behavior Specialist. Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Florida provides programs and services for children, adolescents and adults with autism and intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Based in Titusville, FL, this position is responsible for the implementation and development of individualized treatment programs for the clients that we serve. Position Details: Salary: Starts at $18.00- 21.34 / hr (rate is based on education and relevant experience). Location: This position is located in Titusville, FL Benefits and Rewards We strive to create an inclusive environment, and retain the talented employees who make our organization a great place to work. We offer: Paid time off (24 days per year, increase with years of service); Sick time (64 hours per year) Retirement – 403(b) through TIAA Quality Low-Cost Benefits (medical, dental, vision), pet insurance, plus student loan debt assistance and 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires! http://mydevereuxbenefits.org ASCEND - Tuition Program You deserve to work somewhere that gives back to you! Devereux is proud to offer ASCEND – the first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers – the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential. This program includes 100% of tuition covered (up to $15k reimbursed annually for undergraduate and $25k reimbursed annually for graduate)! Learn more here. ASCEND - Student Loan Repayment - Let Devereux help pay back your student loans with student loan repayment! Learn more here. Free access to Payactiv, a platform to get a portion of your earned wages between pay periods Employee Assistance Program and Employee Discounts – Available the first day of employment through Carebridge Service Awards – All employees celebrating a five-year increment (5, 10, 15, etc.) anniversary receive taxable compensation in recognition of their long-term commitment to Devereux.\ #sponsored Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in the field of behavior analysis, mental health, social work, psychology, special education, or a human services field required Behavior Analyst Certification Preferred Experience: 1+ years experience working directly with children and families with developmental disabilities and behavior problems required Other Requirements: Valid Florida driver's license Must be able to commit to a two-week, paid new hire orientation class; hours are approximately 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday - Friday each day Successfully pass pre-employment medical screenings which include: Drug Screen, Physical, and TB Test. Significant amounts of walking, sitting, and standing. Some lifting and/or managing resistance required related to applying physical intervention techniques upwards of 75-100 lbs. or more. Some repetitive wrist/hand movements, normal hearing and vision. Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible. For more information, please reach out us at flrecruitment@devereux.org. Company Overview Company Overview Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year. Our Mission: Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences. With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care. Our Culture, Our Expectations At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices. We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time. What Devereux Offers You In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer; Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services. Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance. Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage. Employee assistance / work-life balance program. Visit www.mydevereuxbenefits.org to see why Devereux is a great place to work! Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE

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Responsibilities

The Behavior Specialist is responsible for the implementation and development of individualized treatment programs for clients. This role involves providing critical intervention to families in crisis.