Behavior Support Specialist

Servant Leadership Being a Behavior Support Specialist at Devereux Texas, has its advantages: Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. At Devereux Texas, we provide residential services to individuals living with Autism and/or Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. We are fast-paced, innovative, inclusive, and our goal is to changes lives; by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences. Our Work Environment Includes Growth opportunities On-the-job training Free Meals Collaborative Multi-Disciplinary teams Servant Leadership Home/work balance Supportive and professional Benefits Fast paced, ever-changing industry that offers a sense of personal satisfaction and self-fulfillment while serving as a key-member of a treatment team. Full-benefits eligibility within 30 days of hire. (Learn more at mydevereuxbenefits.org). Industry-leading Ascend Program that provides both tuition assistance and student loan repayment. RBT track eligibility after 90 days of employment for those who reach internal metrics. We are looking for a behavioral specialist to join our team and provide therapeutic support to individuals with behavioral issues. Responsibilities Our focus is on helping our children overcome challenges in learning, problem solving, impulse control, judgement, communication, social interaction, and adaptive functioning (activities of daily living). Individuals in our program vary in their abilities, with some being non-speaking and having limited interactions and responses to others. Additionally, some may not be toilet trained requiring staff to change diapers and pull ups. Challenging behaviors that are encountered include hitting, biting, kicking, scratching, and pinching. Our children also struggle with managing their emotions. Most of the children in our care have emotional and behavioral challenges and engage in physical aggression. Some children who utilize words to communicate, engage in verbal aggression. We create individualized treatment and education plans that leverage the strengths of each child while addressing their specific behaviors and teaching them skills Qualifications Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor or higher degree preferred. Proficient computer skills. Valid driver license must be maintained. Experience: One (1) year previous experience in a Psychiatric facility preferred. One (1) year experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or Intellectual Disabilities preferred. Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible. 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. With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care. Our Culture, Our Expectations 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. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices. 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 In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer 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. Visit to see why Devereux is a great place to work! Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE #J-18808-Ljbffr