Behavior Intervention Specialist

About the Role

Devereux is seeking a Behavior Interventionist to join our team in the Ventura County area. This role offers a positive work/life balance within a stable national non-profit organization. Initial training will be conducted in Goleta, and the initial workload may be within the Santa Barbara area.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with clients with behavioral challenges under the supervision of a BCBA.
• Provide staff training to support generalization throughout the day.
• Reduce problem behaviors while teaching functionally equivalent replacement behaviors.
• Implement behavior plans for each individual, responding with appropriate proactive and reactive strategies.
• Support conducting assessments and D-PBIS.
• Provide direction, training, and mentorship to family members and staff regarding behavioral strategies and implementation of individual behavior programs.

Qualifications

• Current and valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Pass a thorough background check and livescan fingerprint.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field (Psychology, social work, human services, education) and one of the following:
  • Twelve (12) semester units in applied behavior analysis and one year of experience in designing and/or implementing behavior modification intervention services; or
  • Two (2) years of experience in designing and/or implementing behavior modification intervention services.
• Experience: 1–2 years of experience in designing and/or implementing behavior modification intervention services.

Skills & Physical Requirements

• Must be able to take and pass Safe and Positive Approaches (S&PA) training, including initial training during orientation and subsequent re-certifications.
• Significant and frequent amounts of walking, sitting, stooping, bending, and standing are required.
• Frequent use of computers and office equipment.
• Frequent outside activities with exposure to sunlight and potentially inclement weather.
• Must receive an annual TB test showing evidence of being free from infectious pulmonary tuberculosis, starting from hire and every 12 months thereafter.

Pay

$28.25 per hour

Schedule

• Typically Monday–Friday (some weekends may be required based on client needs).
• Flexible scheduling between 9am–8:30pm.
• Hours vary based on client needs; schedules may range between 9am–6:30pm and 12pm–8:30pm.
• Candidate availability is open for discussion.
• Part-Time or Full-Time work available.

Benefits

• ASCEND career accelerator program with tuition coverage and student loan repayment.
• Best available, highest quality, low-cost benefit options (medical, dental, prescription drug, preventative care, mental health services).
• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement, and continuing education assistance.
• Generous time-off (accrual begins on first day).
• 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit.
• Voluntary/employee-paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
• Employee assistance / work-life balance program.