Devereux

Devereux

Behavior Specialist

Viera, FL, US · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$18k-$21kDetected 1 day ago
Leadership

About the role

  • Description Are you interested in providing critical intervention to families in crisis?
  • If so, Devereux might have the right opportunity for you!
  • Devereux Florida provides programs and services for children, adolescents and adults with autism and intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

  • 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 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.

Requirements

  • Valid Florida driver's license Must be at least 21 years of age or older.
  • Some lifting and/or managing resistance required related to applying physical intervention techniques upwards of 75-100 lbs. or more.
  • Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required.
  • Other Requirements: Valid Florida driver's license Must be at least 21 years of age or older.
  • Bachelor's degree in the field of behavior analysis, mental health, social work, psychology, rehabilitation, special education, or a human services field required

Nice to have

  • 1+ years experience working directly with children and families with developmental disabilities and behavior problems required Must be working on Master's towards a degree in ABA.

Compensation

  • 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.
  • 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.

Benefits

  • Some repetitive wrist/hand movements, normal hearing and vision.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment.
  • 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.

Company info

  • Devereux changes lives - by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • In addition, we offer; Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
  • Employee assistance / work-life balance program.
  • Visit www.mydevereuxbenefits.org to see why Devereux is a great place to work!
  • We are looking to hire a passionate individual to join our team as a Behavior Specialist.
  • Based in Viera, FL, this position is responsible for the implementation and development of individualized treatment programs for the clients that we serve.

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