Childrens Residential Behavioral Specialist
Childrens Residential Behavioral Specialist
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$ 17 - 22
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Do you want to make a positive change in the lives of children & youth
Are you a team player who can implement behavior management strategiesto improve the lives of others
At Devereux as a BehavioralSpecialist you will have the opportunity to work with children ages 821 with BH/MH diagnoses and will impact the individuals you are working with by unlocking their full potential on a daily basis.
From a behavioral perspective the youth in this program have skill deficits in impulse control emotion regulation and an inability to perform ageappropriate developmental skills secondary to either direct or vicarious traumatization. This traumatization has often compromised their resilience and resulted in feelings of emptiness fear abandonment impulsivity emotion dysregulation and selfdestructive behaviors. These traits lead to multiple life consequences such as challenges in school family conflict dependency or delinquent court involvement absence of a healthy peer group lack of vocational and life skills and a history of unsuccessful placements.
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Every day as a Behavioral Specialist you will
Supervises and/or assists individuals in the implementation of program plans designed to improve social emotional physical and/or selfhelp skills.
- Develops drafts of DPBIS Lesson Plans (DPBIS Devereux Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) for multidisciplinary professional team review approval and implementation
- Ensure the individuals you are working with are safe
- Engage in daily activities such as ADLs Recreational and Social Activities with individuals
- Address and redirect inappropriate behavior of individuals you are working with
- Implement treatment plan goals and objectives
You will be offered:
- Opportunities to learn and grow in the behavioral health and human services fields.
- Fun fastpaced supportive environment where you can participate in the treatment planning process.
- ASCEND Career Accelerator Program
- Paid Training and Professional Development
- BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY AFTER 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT(learn more at MyDeverurexBenefits 1st day of the 1st pay period after 30 days
Available Shift: 7am 3pm 2pm 10pm 10pm 8am
Schedule: Sunday Thursday Tuesday Saturday Every Other Weekend
Compensation: $17.50 $22.48/hr (based on experience and education)
Sign On Bonus: FT: $1000 $2000PT: $500 $1000 (sign on bonus for external applicants only)
Devereux Pennsylvania Childrens Services (DPACS) center serves children adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorders intellectual and developmental disabilities behavioral emotional and psychiatric challenges and disorders. Located in West Chester and Malvern Pennsylvania services provided include psychiatric residential treatment (PRTF) residential treatment (RTF) acute inpatient psychiatric hospital (AIP) assessment services communitybased mental health services communitybased employment training and social skills training and approved private school educational services to male and female children and adolescents 621 years of age) with diagnoses of intellectual disabilities autism spectrum disorders concomitant psychiatric and behavioral challenges often associated with experiencing some level of trauma in their lives.
Qualifications
EDUCATION: Highschool Diploma or GED Required. Education Evaluation required if education was acquired outside the U.S.
EXPERIENCE: Previous experience preferred (not required) working with individuals with psychological emotional and
behavioral disorders complex posttraumatic stress disorder cooccurring mental health and substance abuse disorders and/or autism
spectrum disorders. Ability to manage multiple tasks. Proficient communication skills. Proficient computer skills (Proficient in
Outlook SharePoint EHR Microsoft office). Valid drivers license must be maintained
Devereux has a zerotolerance 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.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
