Behavior Specialist - Education

Devereux•Red Hook, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health is seeking a Behavior Specialist to join their team, focusing on making a positive difference in the lives of children with developmental disabilities. This role is located at their school in Red Hook, Dutchess County, NY. The Behavior Specialist will provide direction and mentorship to Education staff on behavioral strategies, maintain order and appropriate behavior among students, and reinforce positive actions. They are also responsible for monitoring residents' whereabouts to ensure activity attendance, providing counseling, serving as a role model for students facing academic, personal, social, and vocational challenges, and offering crisis intervention as needed. The position involves assisting the program and completing projects assigned by the principal or designee.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
At least two years experience working with I/DD individuals in an educational or residential setting
One of which shall be in a crisis intervention-type position
Free of dependency and abuse of illegal or illicit drugs, alcohol, inhalants or other chemical or controlled substances
Must be able to singlehandedly effect the initial restraint of children and adolescents weighing between 75 and 150 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred
RBT Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Provide direction and mentorship to Education staff relative to behavioral strategies
Maintain order and appropriate behavior by addressing students' actions and encouraging/reinforcing positive behavior
Maintain knowledge of each residents' whereabouts to ensure attendance at activities
Counsel residents as necessary
Serve as a role model and reference person to students dealing with academic, personal, social, and vocational problems
Provide crisis intervention as needed
Assist the program and complete projects as assigned by the principal or designee

Benefits

A Monday through Friday daytime schedule
Paid orientation
Over 5 weeks of paid time off your first year
Quality Low-Cost Benefits
Student loan debt assistance
30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires
Access to the Savi Student Loan Checkup tool
ASCEND – the first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers – the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential
Tuition assistance
Student loan repayment
A rewarding career while making a difference
Comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners
Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app)
Dental
Prescription drug
Preventative care
Mental health services
Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day)
403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit
Voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage
Employee assistance / work-life balance program