Foster Care Behavior Specialist

Description Do you enjoy helping children and family with special needs achieve their goals? If so, consider becoming a Behavior Specialist with Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health! Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Florida provides programs and services for children and families in the foster care system whose needs may extend to child with Intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. This position is responsible for providing both direct and indirect behavior analysis and behavioral programming services to clients. Responsibilities include the development of an individualized behavioral program and master treatment plan for all assigned clients. This role will work within a multidisciplinary team to review the client's treatment, goals, progress and future needs. Position Details Pay Range: Starts at $18.50 - $21.91 / hr (Rate is based on relevant education and experience.) Schedule: Monday-Friday Location: Covering Hillsborough, Pinellas and Polk counties Benefits and Rewards Paid time off (24 days per year, increase with years of service); Sick time (64 hours per year) Retirement – 403(b) through TIAA Quality Low-Cost Benefits (medical, dental, vision), pet insurance, plus student loan debt assistance and 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires! ASCEND – Tuition Program. 100% of tuition covered (up to fifteen thousand dollars annually for undergraduate and twenty-five thousand dollars annually for graduate) and student loan repayment, among other benefits! Free access to Payactiv, a platform to get a portion of your earned wages between pay periods Service Awards – All employees celebrating a five-year increment (5, 10, 15, etc.) anniversary receive taxable compensation in recognition of their long-term commitment to Devereux. 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. Qualifications Education: 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. Must be at least 21 years of age or older. Successfully pass pre-employment medical screenings, which include: Drug Test and TB Test. Successfully pass a Level 2 background screening with the State of Florida. To learn more visit: Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE #J-18808-Ljbffr Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health