Behavior Specialist

Pay:

• Base pay now starting at $23.32 / hr for candidates with a Bachelor degree

• Experience credit applied in addition to base pay

• $1,560 annual increase for Master degree

• Overtime payment at 1.5x your hourly rate

Benefits & Rewards:

• 24 vacation days (increases with years of service)

• 8 sick days

• Quality low cost benefits (you can view our plans by visiting https://benefits.devereux.org)

• 403(b) plan with employer match/contribution

• Employee Assistance Program

• Career accelerator program (ASCEND).This program includes 100% of tuition covered (up to $15k reimbursed annually for undergraduate and $25k reimbursed annually for graduate) and student loan repayment! Learn morehere

The Glenholme School:

Are you interested in making a life-saving difference for children and adolescents? Would you enjoy being part of a team working to change the world for the better?

If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!

For over 50 years -- The Glenholme School, part of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, has provided a comprehensive residential program and services for children with learning differences and special needs. Located in picturesque Washington, CT the Behavior Specialist position will be part of a cohesive, passionate and dynamic team. The selected candidate will foster Devereux’s mission and values of quality care as well as providing top-notch and individualized therapeutic care for our students.

Position:

We are seeking a Behavior Specialist who has experience with the student population and is passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with learning differences and mental health/behavioral challenges. If this describes you, then look no further!

Schedule:

Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8am-4pm

Thursday: 11am-7pm

Off Tuesdays

One weekend every 3 weeks, Saturday and Sunday 7am-3pm

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Manage all aspects of milieu treatment; data collection and record maintenance for student population

• Assisting program management and staff with daily activity schedule to ensure it meets all student needs

• Accurately assess and report student behavioral performance

• Maintain behavioral records reflective of student goals, progress, strategies and outcomes

• Participate in clinical treatment team meetings

• Provide behavioral professional development, training, and coaching for direct care staff

• Work with families on goals their child is working on and how to implement while at home

• Communicate recommendations for modifications to campus-wide and individualized treatment protocols to colleagues, supervisor and administration for consideration

• Collaborate with all departments to meet student’s treatment needs

• Complete Treatment Integrity Audits for Education and Boarding Faculty

• Maintain high standards of personal, professional and ethical behavior

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Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, education or related field

• 2 years’ experience working with youth with learning differences and special needs

• Experience with Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Support Plans

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in applied behavioral analysis or related field

• RBT (registered behavior therapist) certified

Posted Date1 week ago(11/4/2024 8:03 AM)

Requisition ID2024-40644

CategoryClinical

Position TypeFull-Time

RemoteNo

The employment policies of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health are to recruit and hire qualified employees without discrimination because of race, religion, creed, color, age, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, communication ability, gender identity or expression or sexual orientation and to treat them equally with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement - including upgrading, promotion and transfer - consistent with individual skills and the needs of Devereux.

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