Behavior Specialist - Crisis Support

The Devereux Foundation • Highland, NY

109d • $21 - $25

About The Position

As the Behavior Specialist (Crisis Support) at Devereux Day Academy, you will work with other dedicated education professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. This position is responsible for preventing and responding to students in crisis. The Behavior Specialist (Crisis Support) will provide crisis intervention and other assistance as needed to maintain safety and program integrity. They will provide support to students who need a higher level of care to participate in instruction as needed, and assist in implementation of skill acquisition and behavior support plans as directed. Under the direction of the classroom teacher, they will assist in training other staff in implementation. The Behavior Specialist (Crisis Support) will administer and implement behavior improvement programs recommended by administration and appraise the effectiveness of the program in meeting the students' needs. In addition, they will advise staff on possible causes of student's behavior and suggest methods of teaching alternative skills or modifying the environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in education, psychology, human services or related field OR at least one year's experience working with individuals with autism and/or severe behavioral concerns.
• At least one year's experience with individuals with autism or other developmental disabilities.
• Free of dependency and abuse of illegal or illicit drugs, inhalants or other chemical or controlled substances.
• Ability to perform significant, prolonged and frequent amounts of walking, standing, sitting, stooping, bending and lifting of 50 pounds or more.
• Ability to effect the initial restraint of children and adolescents using standard crisis intervention procedures.
• Possible exposure to blood borne pathogens.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention and assistance to maintain safety and program integrity.
• Support students needing a higher level of care to participate in instruction.
• Assist in the implementation of skill acquisition and behavior support plans.
• Train other staff in the implementation of behavior support strategies.
• Administer and implement behavior improvement programs.
• Appraise the effectiveness of behavior programs in meeting students' needs.
• Advise staff on causes of student behavior and suggest alternative teaching methods.

Benefits

• Quality Low-Cost Benefits, plus student loan debt assistance.
• 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires.
• Access to the Savi Student Loan Checkup tool.
• Tuition assistance and student loan repayment through ASCEND program.
• Comprehensive health and welfare program including medical, dental, and mental health services.
• Generous time-off starting from the first day.
• 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit.
• Employee assistance / work-life balance program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree