Behavior Support Specialist Full-Time

Devereux • League City, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health League City provides programs and services for adolescents and young adults with emotional, behavioral, developmental, and psychiatric disorders. Located in League City, TX, this position is responsible for providing individual or group client care and assisting in the planning, implementation, social, occupational, and other developmental programs. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) COVID-19 vaccine mandate requires staff without an approved medical or religious exemption to be fully vaccinated to be employed in this program. If you are fully vaccinated, you will need to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or have an approved medical or religious exemption prior to starting. Devereux is committed to the health and safety of our staff. All Devereux centers have formal infectious-disease and emergency-management plans tailored to specifically address the unique aspects of communicable disease prevention including COVID-19.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Proficient computer skills
• Valid driver license must be maintained
• One (1) year previous experience in a Psychiatric facility preferred
• One (1) year experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or Intellectual Disabilities preferred
• Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have an approved medical or religious exemption

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor or higher degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Providing individual or group client care
• Assisting in the planning, implementation, social, occupational, and other developmental programs

Benefits

• Quality Low-Cost Benefits
• Student loan debt assistance
• 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires
• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app)
• Dental
• Prescription drug
• Preventative care
• Mental health services
• Tuition reimbursement
• Continuing education assistance
• 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

What This Job Offers

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