Residential Behavior Specialist
Residential Behavior Specialist
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Are you interested in making a positive difference in the lives of children and adults with developmental disabilities Do you want to work somewhere where you KNOW you are making a difference every day
If you answered YES then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!
Being a Behavior Specialist has its advantages
As a Behavior Specialist at Devereux you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer:
- Paid orientation.
- Over 5 weeks of paid time off your first year.
- Quality LowCost Benefits plus student loan debt assistance and 30day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires! to the Savi Student Loan Checkup tool to help you navigate the student loan system quickly see your repayment plan options and discover potential savings!
- A rewarding experience helping individuals complete daily activities and achieving long term goals.
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health New York provides programs and services for children and adults with intellectual disabilities Autism Spectrum Disorder and dual diagnoses. Located at our main campus in Red Hook Dutchess County NY this position is responsible for providing direction and mentorship to Residential staff relative to behavioral strategies. The Behavior Specialist reinforces clinical plans and skills through mentorship and by role modeling effective strategies and skills. They will encourage and reinforce positive behavior as well as implement creative and corrective procedures to promote growth and development of residents. The Behavior Specialist will aid in training direct care staff in implementation of student plans and will be a certified trainer for residential staff.
Salary: (commensurate with education and experience)
With HS Diploma/GED: $21.00 $22.47 per hour
With BA/BS: $22.00 $23.54 per hour
With MA/MS or higher: $23.00 $24.61 per hour
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 oneonone coaching skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential. This program includes tuition assistance and student loan repayment among other benefits!
Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelors degree preferred.
Experience: Two years of progressively responsible positions in a residential setting that programs for the same populations (age diagnosis etc.
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
