BCBA- Behavior School

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity working with children with special needs in a school setting? Do you want to join a multi-disciplinary team with a strengths-based approach, emphasizing applied behavior analysis and positive behavior supports?

 

If you answered YES to either of these questions, then consider joining our Devereux Pennsylvania Children's Services team at The Deveruex Day Academy in Landenberg, PA!

 

Being a BCBA at Devereux has its Advantages!

 

You will be directly involved in the completion of Functional Behavioral Assessments and PBSPs on children with various learning disabilities or behavioral/emotional needs. This position also has the opportunity for training staff teams and (as much as possible) parents on the implementation of PBSP and data-collection. Our treatment teams often include: principal, head teacher, classroom teacher, 2-3 direct care staff, OT, SLP, PT, Nurse, and job coaches. You will be able to provide regular training in ABA concepts and principles for all staff.  

 

We offer:

• Consistent work schedule of 5 days a week (Mon-Fri) 8-4pm.
• Evidenced Based treatment and care models within a clinically based environment focused on collaboration and treatment teams.
• CEU and continued education credits through various professional activities and Devereux’s National Institute for Clinical Training and Research Center.
• A stable, national, non-profit that offers a strong support system and is forward-thinking in their clinical practice and research.
• An organization that cares about the people we serve.
• ASCEND- Career Accelerator Program
• $85,000-$96,900- dependent upon experience

Devereux Pennsylvania Children’s Services’ Devereux Day Academy will offer a high quality, innovative special education program for students in grades K-8 with the following primary diagnoses: intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, emotional disturbance, learning disabilities and speech/language impairments. The Devereux Day Academy’s core curriculum is aligned with the Pennsylvania Core Standards, as well as the curricula of Devereux Pennsylvania Children’s Services’ partner school districts. This alignment will facilitate smooth transitions for students to and from the program and their local schools.

Devereux Pennsylvania Children’s Services (DPACS) serves children, adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral, emotional and psychiatric challenges and disorders. Located in West Chester and Malvern Pennsylvania, services provided include psychiatric residential treatment (PRTF), acute inpatient psychiatric hospital (AIP), assessment services, community-based mental health services, community-based employment training and social skills training, and  approved private school educational services to male and female children and adolescents (6-21 years of age) with diagnoses of intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, concomitant psychiatric and behavioral challenges often associated with experiencing some level of trauma in their lives. 

 

 

 

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

EDUCATION:    Masters’ or Doctoral degree in psychology, special education or related field.   Board Certification in Behavior Analysis (BCBA or BCBA-D) required.

 

EXPERIENCE: Prior experience working with students with special needs. Prior experience writing FBAs, BSPs.

 

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.