Behavior Specialist

Position Details

Pay Range: Starts at $18.00 - $21.34 / hr. (compensation based on experience/education)

Benefits And Rewards:

• Up to 24 PTO days/year (increases with service)
• Up to 64 hours of sick time
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision Devereux Benefits
• 403(b) retirement plan
• ASCEND Tuition Program
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Payactiv: Access your earned wages early
• Employee Assistance Program & Discounts

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in the field of behavior analysis, mental health, social work, psychology, rehabilitation, special education, or a human services field required
• Behavior Analyst Certification preferred
• Experience: 1+ years experience working directly with children and families with developmental disabilities and behavior problems required

Other Requirements

• Valid Florida driver's license
• Pass pre-employment medical screenings which include: Drug Screen, Physical and TB
• Some lifting and/or managing resistance required related to applying physical intervention techniques upwards of 75-100 lbs. or more
• Some repetitive wrist/hand movements, normal hearing and vision
• Pass a Level 2 background screening with the State of Florida

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.

What Devereux Offers You:

• A competitive salary
• A comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners
• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app)
• Dental
• Prescription drug
• Preventative care
• 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
• Voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage
• Employee assistance / work-life balance program

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