Behavior Support Specialist FT

Devereux • League City, TX

1d

About The Position

Devereux Texas provides residential services to individuals living with Autism and/or Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. The Behavior Support Specialist provides therapeutic support to children with behavioral challenges as part of a treatment team. The role focuses on helping children develop learning, problem-solving, impulse-control, judgment, communication, social-interaction, and adaptive-functioning skills, including activities of daily living. Individuals have a range of abilities; some are non-speaking, have limited interactions or responses, or require assistance with toileting, including diaper and pull-up changes. The work may involve responding to physical aggression such as hitting, biting, kicking, scratching, and pinching, as well as verbal aggression and difficulty managing emotions. Staff create individualized treatment and education plans that build on each child's strengths while addressing specific behaviors and teaching skills.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree or higher preferred.
• One year of previous experience in a psychiatric facility preferred.
• One year of experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or Intellectual Disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic support to individuals with behavioral challenges.
• Help children develop skills in learning, problem solving, impulse control, judgment, communication, social interaction, and adaptive functioning.
• Support individuals with differing communication and interaction abilities, including non-speaking individuals.
• Assist with toileting needs, including changing diapers and pull-ups, when required.
• Respond to challenging behaviors, including physical and verbal aggression and difficulties managing emotions.
• Create individualized treatment and education plans that leverage each child's strengths, address specific behaviors, and teach skills.
• Serve as a key member of a treatment team.

Benefits

• Full-benefits eligibility after 30 days of employment.
• Tuition assistance, student loan repayment, and continuing education assistance.
• RBT track eligibility after 90 days of employment for employees who meet internal metrics.
• Medical, dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services, including telemedicine.
• Generous time off, accruing from the first day of employment.
• 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit.
• Voluntary or employee-paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
• Employee assistance and work-life balance program.
• Growth opportunities and on-the-job training.
• Free meals.
• Collaborative multidisciplinary teams.
• Supportive and professional work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED