Behavioral Support Specialist

Job Summary

Provides an array of behavioral health supports to children in classroom/school. Uses positive approaches as the foundation of all prevention, intervention and supports to the children, their families and the school team. Works in collaboration with the clinicians, teachers, school administrators to facilitate the best outcomes for each child.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement instructional, skill acquisition, and behavior support programs for students in individual and group settings.
• Collect, maintain, and document student data, progress notes, incident reports, and other required records accurately and on time.
• Implement Behavior Support Plans, respond to behavioral crises using approved procedures, and support a safe learning environment.
• Collaborate with teachers, clinicians, families, and service providers to monitor student progress and support positive outcomes.
• Assist with behavioral and educational assessments and participate in clinical supervision, team meetings, and training activities.
• Provide coaching and support to staff while maintaining compliance with professional, regulatory, and organizational requirements.
• Support school-based mental health initiatives through consultation, training, and strong partnership with school personnel.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a human service field.
• Experience: At least 1 year of work experience with children or adolescents with behavior challenges preferred.
• Skills: Strong verbal and written communication, organizational, and technology skills. Must be adaptable to changing workload, able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and available to work the school schedule and calendar.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to administer CPR, administer first aid, create and maintain a therapeutic milieu. Requires walking, standing, stooping, bending, and pushing/pulling (1/2 to 3/4 of workday). Seldom requires sitting. May require lifting up to 50 lbs. (1/4 – 1/2 of the workday). Requires repetitive wrist/hand movement (3/4 to 4/4 of the workday). Range of hearing and vision sufficient to operate standard office machines and communicate with co-workers and stakeholders in person and via telephone. Free of dependency and abuse of illegal or illicit drugs, alcohol, inhalants, or other chemical substances or controlled substances. Often drives a TCV vehicle or van. Regularly works inside in areas that are adequately lighted and ventilated (1/2 to 3/4 of work time). Some fluctuation in temperature. Also, regularly works outside. May work in wet conditions (

The Devereux/TCV Promise

• Competitive wages and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, prescription, dental and vision.
• 403 (b) retirement plan.
• Employee Assistance, wellness and work/life balance programs.
• Extensive opportunities for training, development and professional growth.
• Dynamic and supportive working environment.

Company Overview

• 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.
• At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders.
• We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services.
• Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time.

What Devereux Offers You

• 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, and 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, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
• Employee assistance / work-life balance program.