Assistant Supervisor

Description

Are you looking for a supervisory position in the Behavioral Health field? Are you interested in making a positive impact in the lives of adults with developmental disabilities?

If you answered yes, consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!

Being an Assistant Supervisor has its Advantages!

As an Assistant Supervisor, you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need.

We offer:

• The opportunity to develop the leadership skills needed to step into a Program Coordinator or Program Administrator position

• A respectful, inclusive, and diverse environment

• A comprehensive benefits package available after 30 days of hire, including student loan debt assistance and tuition reimbursement (learn more at benefits.devereux.org)

• A fun, fast-paced, supportive environment that allows you to participate in the treatment planning process

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health is one of the largest and most advanced behavioral healthcare organizations in the country. Nestled near the beaches between the Pacific Coast and Santa Ynez mountains, Devereux California is a therapeutic behavioral health treatment facility offering residential and community living services, clinical services, and a vocational day program for adults with multiple diagnoses, including autistic spectrum disorders, emotional and/or behavioral differences, intellectual and developmental disabilities, dementia, and other cognitive disorders.

We are looking for an energetic and compassionate Assistant Supervisor to support our Program Manager in the efficient operation of our Foothill Program. Foothill Home is a residential four-bedroom enhanced behavioral supports home located in Santa Barbara, designed to provide care for adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder who may have additional medical or behavioral health concerns. The primary goal is to have individuals live in a welcoming learning environment that helps them lead productive, happy, and engaged lives within the broader community.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Providing direct care support to individuals served

• Providing guidance and support to staff

• Management of petty cash funds

• Staff scheduling and allocation per established staff/individual served ratios within programs

• Maintaining, collecting (from assigned staff) and entering all PSR compliance data

• Overseeing accurate and timely collection of data by Direct Care Staff, per individual goals and objectives

• Entering data into electronic health system

• Planning and creating activities for individuals served

• Other duties as assigned by Program Administrator

• Creating milieu support, schedules, and other materials

• Assistance with hygiene care. Includes males and females

• Must have the ability to work with individuals with severe aggression and challenging behaviors

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Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma/GED required. BA degree in a related field preferred. May substitute some education and related experience for education.

• Must obtain Direct Support Professional Year 1 Certification within 6-months of employment

• Must obtain Direct Support Professional Year 2 Certification within 12-months of employment. If employee is DSP Year 1 certified upon hire, then DSP Year 2 certification must be obtained within 6-months of employment.

• Must be a Registered Behavioral Technician or willing to obtain certification within 60-days of initial employment, OR be either a Licensed Psychiatric Technician or Qualified Behavior Modification Professional

• Must obtain Adult Residential Administrator (ARF) Certification through the State of California, Community Care Licensing Division, upon hire

• First Aid and CPR certification required

• Proficiency using Word & Excel

Experience:

A minimum of 12-months experience providing direct care to individuals with developmental disabilities. 2 years of experience and prior supervisory experience in developmental services highly preferred.

Devereux is committed to the health and safety of our staff. All Devereux centers have formal infectious-disease and emergency-management plans tailored to specifically address the unique aspects of communicable disease prevention including COVID-19. Learn More: covid .

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.

Keywords: Assistant Supervisor, Assistant Manager, RBT, Registered Behavioral Technician, Direct Care Supervisor, Direct Support Professional, Behavioral Tech, Behavioral Health Supervisor

Company Overview

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 see why Devereux is a great place to work!

Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE

Posted Date 2 days ago (7/6/2026 4:10 PM)

Requisition ID 2026-51982

Category Direct Care

Position Type Full-Time

The employment policies of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health are to recruit and hire qualified employees without discrimination because of race, religion, creed, color, age, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, communication ability, gender identity or expression or sexual orientation and to treat them equally with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement - including upgrading, promotion and transfer - consistent with individual skills and the needs of Devereux.