Behavior Specialist (RBT)
About The Position
Devereux is seeking a passionate Behavior Specialist (RBT) to provide critical intervention to families in crisis, specifically children and families within the foster care system who may have intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Based in Sarasota, FL, this hybrid/community-based position involves providing direct and indirect behavior analysis and behavioral programming services to clients in their homes across Sarasota, Manatee, and DeSoto counties. Key responsibilities include developing individualized behavioral programs and master treatment plans for assigned clients, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to review client treatment, goals, progress, and future needs.
Requirements
- High school diploma Required
- RBT Certification Required
- Valid Florida driver's license
- Successfully pass pre-employment medical screenings which include: Drug Test and TB Test
- Successfully pass a Level 2 background screening with the State of Florida
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in the field of behavior analysis, mental health, social work, psychology, rehabilitation, special education, or a human services field preferred
- 3+ year experience working directly with children and families with developmental disabilities and behavior problems preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide both direct and indirect behavior analysis and behavioral programming services to clients
- Develop an individualized behavioral program and master treatment plan for all assigned clients
- Work within a multidisciplinary team to review the client's treatment, goals, progress and future needs
Benefits
- Up to 24 PTO days/year (increases with service)
- Up to 64 hours of sick time
- Low-cost medical, dental, vision Devereux Benefits
- 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit
- ASCEND Tuition Program: 100% tuition covered (up to $15k undergrad / $25k grad per year)
- Student loan repayment assistance
- Payactiv: Access your earned wages early
- Employee Assistance Program & Discounts
- 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, and mental health services
- Tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance
- Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day)
- Voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage
- Employee assistance / work-life balance program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
