Behavior Support Specialist - Full Time3PM-11PM

About the role

This is a full‑time Behavior Support Specialist position at Devereux League City, working 3 PM – 11 PM. Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations providing services, insight, and leadership in behavioral healthcare. At Devereux Texas we deliver residential services to individuals with Autism and/or Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Our work environment is fast‑paced, innovative, inclusive, and focused on servant leadership, offering growth opportunities, on‑the‑job training, free meals, collaborative multidisciplinary teams, and a supportive atmosphere that promotes home/work balance.

Responsibilities

• Help children overcome challenges in learning, problem solving, impulse control, judgment, communication, social interaction, and adaptive functioning (activities of daily living).
• Work with individuals who may be non‑speaking, have limited interactions, or are not toilet trained (including changing diapers and pull‑ups).
• Address challenging behaviors such as hitting, biting, kicking, scratching, pinching, and verbal aggression.
• Assist children in managing emotions and reducing physical aggression.
• Create individualized treatment and education plans that leverage each child’s strengths while teaching new skills.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Valid driver’s license must be maintained.
• Experience: One year of previous experience in a psychiatric facility preferred.
• One year of experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or Intellectual Disabilities preferred.
• Adhere to Devereux’s zero‑tolerance policy for abuse and support a culture of reporting and cooperation with authorities.

Benefits

• Full‑benefits eligibility within 30 days of hire.
• Industry‑leading Ascend Program providing tuition assistance and student loan repayment.
• RBT track eligibility after 90 days of employment for those who meet internal metrics.
• Comprehensive health and welfare program: medical (including telemedicine), dental, prescription drug, preventive care, and mental health services.
• Generous time‑off accruing from the first day.
• 403(b) retirement plan with matching contribution.
• Voluntary/employee‑paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
• Employee assistance / work‑life balance program.
• Free meals provided on‑site.
• Collaborative multidisciplinary teams and servant‑leadership culture.
• Opportunities for growth, on‑the‑job training, and a fast‑paced, ever‑changing industry that offers personal satisfaction and self‑fulfillment.

Schedule

Full time, 3 PM – 11 PM.