Residential Behavior Specialist

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health; Red Hook (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading behavioral health organization seeks a Residential Behavior Specialist to work in Red Hook, NY. This role involves mentoring staff, implementing behavioral strategies, and supporting individuals with developmental disabilities. The position offers competitive pay, extensive benefits, and a rewarding experience in the mental health sector.

Benefits

Paid orientation

Over 5 weeks of paid time off

Quality low-cost benefits

Student loan debt assistance

ASCEND career accelerator program

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required, Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Two years of experience in a residential setting serving similar populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and mentorship to Residential staff regarding behavioral strategies.
• Encourage positive behavior and implement strategies for resident growth.
• Train direct care staff in implementing student plans.

Skills

Mentorship

Behavioral Strategies

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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Are you interested in making a positive difference in the lives of children and adults with developmental disabilities? Do you want to work 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 has its advantages

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

• Paid orientation.
• Over 5 weeks of paid time off your first year.
• Quality low-cost benefits, plus student loan debt assistance and a 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires! More info
• Access to the Savi Student Loan Checkup tool to help you navigate the student loan system.
• A rewarding experience helping individuals complete daily activities and achieve long-term goals.

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health in New York provides programs and services for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and dual diagnoses. Located at our main campus in Red Hook, Dutchess County, NY, this position is responsible for providing direction and mentorship to Residential staff regarding behavioral strategies. The Behavior Specialist reinforces clinical plans and skills through mentorship and role modeling, encourages positive behavior, and implements strategies to promote growth and development of residents. They will also train direct care staff in implementing student plans and serve as a certified trainer for residential staff.

Salary:

(commensurate with education and experience)

• With HS Diploma/GED: $21.00 - $22.47 per hour
• With BA/BS: $22.00 - $23.54 per hour
• With MA/MS or higher: $23.00 - $24.61 per hour

Devereux offers ASCEND – the first career accelerator program designed to support behavioral healthcare workers with career guidance, coaching, skills development, and financial assistance, including tuition and student loan repayment.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience: Two years of progressively responsible positions in a residential setting serving similar populations (age, diagnosis, etc.)

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

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Non-profit Organizations and Mental Health Care