Children's Residential Behavioral Specialist

AECOM; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a Behavioral Specialist to work with children aged 8-21 facing behavioral challenges. In this full-time position, you will implement behavioral management strategies, engage in daily activities, and contribute to treatment planning within a supportive, fun, and fast-paced environment. Opportunities for growth and professional development are provided.

Benefits

Paid training and professional development

Opportunities to learn and grow in the behavioral health field

ASCEND - Career Accelerator Program

Benefit eligibility after 30 days of employment

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; education evaluated if acquired outside the U.S.
• Experience preferred working with individuals with psychological, emotional, and behavioral disorders.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assist individuals in implementing program plans.
• Implement treatment plan goals and objectives.
• Address and redirect inappropriate behaviors.

Skills

Communication

Computer skills

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

EHR

SharePoint

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 their lives by unlocking their full potential daily.

Many youths in this program face skill deficits in impulse control, emotion regulation, and developmental skills due to trauma, which affects their resilience and leads to challenges like school difficulties, family conflict, and behavioral issues.

Every day as a Behavioral Specialist, you will…

1. Supervise and assist individuals in implementing program plans to improve social, emotional, physical, and self-help skills.
2. Develop drafts of D-PBIS Lesson Plans for team review, approval, and implementation.
3. Ensure the safety of the individuals you work with.
4. Engage in daily activities such as ADLs, recreational, and social activities.
5. Address and redirect inappropriate behaviors.
6. Implement treatment plan goals and objectives.

You will be offered:

• Opportunities to learn and grow in the behavioral health and human services fields.
• A fun, fast-paced, supportive environment where you can participate in treatment planning.
• ASCEND - Career Accelerator Program
• Paid training and professional development
• Benefit eligibility after 30 days of employment (more at MyDevereuxBenefits.org)

Available Shifts: 7am - 3pm, 2pm - 10pm, 10pm - 8am

Schedule options: Sunday - Thursday, Tuesday - Saturday, or every other weekend

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

Devereux Pennsylvania Children’s Services (DPACS) serves children, adolescents, and young adults with autism spectrum disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral, emotional, and psychiatric challenges. Located in West Chester and Malvern, services include psychiatric residential treatment, community-based mental health services, employment and social skills training, and educational services for ages 6-21 with various diagnoses and trauma histories.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; education evaluated if acquired outside the U.S.
• Experience preferred but not required working with individuals with psychological, emotional, and behavioral disorders, including trauma and autism.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, proficient communication, and computer skills (Outlook, SharePoint, EHR, Microsoft Office).
• Valid driver’s license required.

Devereux maintains a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and promotes a culture of reporting abuse, cooperating fully with authorities.

Posted Date: 4 days ago (6/3/2025 8:36 AM)

Requisition ID: 2025-44669

Category: Direct Care

Position Type: Full-Time

Remote: No

Devereux is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.