Behavior Support Specialist - CARES School

Devereux; Downingtown (Chester County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefit eligibility after 30 days

ASCEND - Career Accelerator Program

Competitive pay rate

Job summary

Devereux PA Children's Services is seeking a Behavior Support Specialist to work with students ages 5-21 in a Downingtown, PA school setting. The role focuses on autism and developmental disabilities, applying behavior management and evidence-based interventions.

Shift is Monday–Friday, 8am–4pm, year-round. Benefits start after 30 days, and our CARES program supports professional development through supervision and training.

Qualifications

• RBT certification or eligibility required.
• Bachelor's degree in a human service field preferred.
• At least 1 year of work experience with children/adolescents with behavior challenges preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavior management support to individuals in a school setting.
• Carry out interventions developed by the Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
• Transfer skills to individuals’ natural supports in the least restrictive environment.
• Support teachers in managing student behavior

Skills

Behavior management

Interventions under BCBA

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Behavior Technician certification or RBT eligible

Bachelor's degree in a human service field preferred

Job description

Description

Do you want to join a team of professionals that strives to keep abreast with new research and offers compassionate services designed to uplift and care for the youth population? Do you want to work in an educational setting working with children and adolescents?

Being a Behavior Support Specialist at Devereux PA Children's Services has its Advantages

You will work directly with students from ages 5-21 with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities who have frequent behaviors in a school setting that is located in Downingtown, PA.

Shift: Monday‑Friday, 8am‑4pm

(52 week year round position)

Everyday as a Behavior Support Specialist you will:

• Provide behavior management support to individuals in a school setting.

• Carry out specific interventions that are developed by the Behavior Analyst (BCBA).

• Transfer skills to individuals’ natural support in the least restrictive environment.

• Support teachers in managing student behavior

You will be offered:

• Pay-rate: $25.00- $28.50 (based upon experience)

• Support for your professional development by receiving supervision, training, and guidance from experts in the field

• Environment that is supportive, educational and clinically focused.

• Ability to increase your knowledge and improve your skills related to behavior intervention, functional assessment and collaboration with a team that is inclusive and individualized

• BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY AFTER 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT (1st day of the 30 days) mydevereuxbenefits.org

• ASCEND - Career Accelerator Program

Devereux Center for Autism Research and Education Services (CARES)

is an educational program licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education that provides services to students, ages 5 to 21, diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities. CARES provides an environment that focuses on teaching each student based on his or her unique strengths and needs. Programming is focused on increasing independence for each student.

Qualifications

EDUCATION: Registered Behavior Technician certification or RBT eligible; required. Bachelor’s degree in a human service field preferred.

EXPERIENCE: At least 1 year of work experience with children or adolescents with behavior challenges preferred.

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.

Company Overview

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year.

Our Mission:

Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.

With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care.

Our Culture, Our Expectations

At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.

We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time.

What Devereux Offers You

In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer;

• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.

• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.

• Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.

• Employee assistance / work-life balance program.

Visit www.mydevereuxbenefits.org to see why Devereux is a great place to work!

Devereux is a drug‑free workplace, drug screening required. EOE