Behavior Specialist - Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health

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 more here

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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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