Behavior Specialist - Crisis Support

AECOM; Village/Town of Mount Kisco (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join AECOM as a Behavior Specialist (Crisis Support) and make a positive impact on the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities. Work closely with a dedicated team, providing crisis intervention and support to help students achieve their highest potential through tailored behavior support plans. Enjoy competitive pay, low staff-to-student ratios, and quality benefits, while being part of a mission-driven organization focused on making a difference.

Benefits

Quality Low-Cost Benefits

Student loan debt assistance

Access to Savi Student Loan Checkup tool

Career accelerator program ASCEND

Qualifications

• At least one year’s experience with individuals with autism.
• Free of dependency and abuse of drugs and chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention and assistance to maintain program integrity.
• Assist in implementing behavior improvement programs.
• Advise staff on possible causes of student’s behavior.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Behavior support plans

Working with individuals with autism

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in education, psychology, human services or related field

Currently in a master’s program for applied behavior analysis

Job description

**Description**

_Are you interested in making a positive difference in the lives of children and adults with developmental disabilities? Are you interested in working somewhere where you KNOW you are making a difference every day?_

If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!

**Being a Behavior Specialist (Crisis Support) has its advantages**

As a Behavior Specialist (Crisis Support) at Devereux, you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer:

+ Experience working in a classroom with low student to staff ratios.

+ Opportunities to work with individuals with developmental disabilities and helping them to achieve their highest potential.

+ Quality Low-Cost Benefits, plus student loan debt assistance and 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires! https://www.mydevereuxbenefits.org/

+ Access to the Savi Student Loan Checkup tool to help you navigate the student loan system – quickly see your repayment plan options and discover potential savings!

+ A rewarding experience helping individuals complete daily activities and achieve long term goals.

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health New York provides programs and services for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and dual diagnoses. Located in Mt. Kisco, NY, this position is responsible for preventing and responding to students in crisis. They will provide crisis intervention and other assistance as needed to maintain safety and program integrity. The Behavior Specialist (Crisis Support) will provide support to students who need a higher level of care to participate in instruction as needed. They will also assist in implementation of skill acquisition and behavior support plans as directed, and administer and implement behavior improvement programs recommended by administration and appraise the effectiveness of the program in meeting the students’ needs. The Behavior Specialist advises staff on possible causes of student’s behavior and suggest methods of teaching alternative skills or modifying the environment.

**Salary:** $23.65 - $26.34 per hour; commensurate with education and experience.

You deserve to work somewhere that gives back to you! Devereux is proud to offer **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. This program includes tuition assistance and student loan repayment, among other benefits! Learn more: http://jobs.devereuxorg/ascend.

**Qualifications**

**EDUCATION** : Bachelor’s Degree in education, psychology, human services or related field OR at least one year’s experience working with individuals with autism and/or severe behavioral concerns. Thisposition would welcome a person currently in a master’s program for applied behavior analysis. Supervision would be provided.

**EXPERIENCE** : At least one year’s experience with individuals with autism or other developmental disabilities.

**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:** Free of dependency and abuse of illegal or illicit drugs, inhalants or other chemical or controlled substances. Significant, prolonged and frequent amounts of walking, standing, sitting, stooping, bending and lifting of 50 pounds or more. Using standard crisis intervention procedures, must be able to singlehandedly effect the initial restraint of children and adolescents. Possible exposure to blood borne pathogens.

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.

**Posted Date** _4 days ago_ _(6/9/2025 5:51 PM)_

**_Requisition ID_** _2025-44798_

**_Category_** _Direct Care_

**_Position Type_** _Full-Time_

The employment policies of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health are to recruit and hire qualified employees without discrimination because of race, religion, creed, color, age, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, communication ability, gender identity or expression or sexual orientation and to treat them equally with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement - including upgrading, promotion and transfer - consistent with individual skills and the needs of Devereux.