Behavior Specialist (Master's Level)

Devereux•Eatontown, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Devereux is seeking a Master's Level Behavior Specialist to provide clinical support to group homes in Ocean and Monmouth county. This role reports directly to a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Devereux offers the ASCEND program, a career accelerator for behavioral healthcare workers, which includes tuition coverage and student loan repayment. The position offers a challenging, rewarding, and exciting clinical role that makes a positive impact on the lives of individuals served, with supervision by a BCBA and collaboration with clinical professionals across the organization. The work environment is collaborative with a multidisciplinary team, and the organization values Servant Leadership principles.

Requirements

Master's in behavior analysis, psychology, or a related field and Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Certification
At least 2 years providing behavior support to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder or Intellectually /Developmentally Disabled clients
Be 18 years of age or older
Be able to attend ten days of paid onsite orientation on weekdays.
Have a valid non-provisional driver's license.
Solid interpersonal skills required to work as an effective member of an interdisciplinary team
Demonstrated experience and skills in presentations
Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication experience

Responsibilities

Assist BCBA with the assessment and treatment of challenging behaviors.
Consultation on ISP Plan Goals/Objectives, as well as environmental supports.
Training, oversight, and monitoring of direct support professionals with respect to behavioral support and therapeutic interactions.
Data collection and inputting data into excel database.
Input notes regarding behavioral services.
Provide specific number of hours of services per consumer in required settings per week.
Conduct observations and integrity assessments of BCBA's current BSP per Individual.

Benefits

Time off benefits starting on day one!
Excellent health benefits, effective 30 days after employment
Tuition and student loan assistance
Growth and training development
Collaborative working environment with a multidisciplinary team
Opportunity to engage with an organization that values Servant Leadership principles
Supportive team environment
Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
Employee assistance / work-life balance program.