Children's Residential Behavioral Specialist

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks passionate individuals to join their team as Behavioral Specialists. In this rewarding role, you will work with children and youth facing behavioral and emotional challenges, helping them unlock their full potential. You will implement behavior management strategies, engage in daily activities, and ensure a safe and supportive environment. With opportunities for professional growth and a collaborative atmosphere, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young individuals. Join a dynamic team dedicated to fostering resilience and positive change.

Benefits

Paid Training and Professional Development

Career Accelerator Program

Benefit eligibility after 30 days

Fun, fast-paced supportive environment

Qualifications

• High-school diploma or GED required; previous experience preferred.
• Proficient communication and computer skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assist individuals in implementing program plans.
• Develop D-PBIS lesson plans for team review and implementation.
• Engage in daily activities and address inappropriate behavior.

Skills

Communication Skills

Behavior Management

Task Management

Proficient Computer Skills

Education

High-school Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

SharePoint

EHR

Job description

Description

Do you want to make a positive change in the lives of children & youth?

Are you a team player who can implement behavior management strategies to improve the lives of others?

At Devereux as a Behavioral Specialist you will have the opportunity to work with children ages 8-21 with BH/MH diagnoses and will impact the individuals you are working with by unlocking their full potential on a daily basis.

From a behavioral perspective, the youth in this program have skill deficits in impulse control, emotion regulation and an inability to perform age-appropriate developmental skills secondary to either direct or vicarious traumatization. This traumatization has often compromised their resilience and resulted in feelings of emptiness, fear, abandonment, impulsivity, emotion dysregulation, and self-destructive behaviors. These traits lead to multiple life consequences such as challenges in school, family conflict, dependency or delinquent court involvement, absence of a healthy peer group, lack of vocational and life skills, and a history of unsuccessful placements.

Every day as a Behavioral Specialist you will…

• Supervise and/or assist individuals in the implementation of program plans designed to improve social, emotional, physical and/or self-help skills.
• Develop drafts of D-PBIS Lesson Plans (D-PBIS = Devereux Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) for multi-disciplinary professional team review, approval and implementation.
• Ensure the individuals you are working with are safe.
• Engage in daily activities such as ADL’s, Recreational, and Social Activities with individuals.
• Address and redirect inappropriate behavior of individuals you are working with.
• Implement treatment plan goals and objectives.

You will be offered:

• Opportunities to learn and grow in the behavioral health and human services fields.
• Fun, fast-paced supportive environment where you can participate in the treatment planning process.
• ASCEND- Career Accelerator Program
• Paid Training and Professional Development.
• BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY AFTER 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT (learn more at MyDeveruexBenefits.org) [1st day of the 1st pay period after 30 days].

Available Shift: 7am - 3pm | 2pm - 10pm | 10pm - 8am

Schedule: Sunday - Thursday | Tuesday - Saturday | Every Other Weekend

Compensation: $17.50 - $22.48/hr (based on experience and education)

Sign On Bonus: FT: $1,000 - $2,000 | PT: $500 - $1,000 (sign on bonus for external applicants only)

Devereux Pennsylvania Children’s Services (DPACS) center serves children, adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral, emotional and psychiatric challenges and disorders. Located in West Chester and Malvern Pennsylvania, services provided include psychiatric residential treatment (PRTF), residential treatment (RTF), acute inpatient psychiatric hospital (AIP), assessment services, community-based mental health services, community-based employment training and social skills training, and approved private school educational services to male and female children and adolescents (6-21 years of age) with diagnoses of intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, concomitant psychiatric and behavioral challenges often associated with experiencing some level of trauma in their lives.

Qualifications

EDUCATION: High-school Diploma or GED Required. Education Evaluation required if education was acquired outside the U.S.

EXPERIENCE: Previous experience preferred (not required) working with individuals with psychological, emotional and behavioral disorders, complex post-traumatic stress disorder, co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders, and/or autism spectrum disorders. Ability to manage multiple tasks. Proficient communication skills. Proficient computer skills (Proficient in Outlook, SharePoint, EHR, Microsoft office). Valid driver’s license must be maintained.

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.