Behavior Intervention Specialist

Overview

Are you looking for a Behavior Interventionist opportunity with a positive work/life balance? Do you want to be part of a stable organization that will support you and your work as a Behavior Interventionist? If so, consider joining our team as a Behavior Interventionist here ition pays $28.25/hr!

Under the supervision of a BCBA, the Behavior Interventionist works directly with clients with behavioral challenges and provides staff training to support generalization throughout the day. Additional duties include but are not limited to:

• The primary function of the Behavior Interventionist is to reduce problem behaviors while teaching functionally equivalent replacement behaviors.
• The interventionist will implement the behavior plans of each individual, respond with appropriate proactive and reactive strategies to reduce problem behaviors and support with conducting assessments and D-PBIS.
• May provide direction, training and mentorship to family members and staff of individuals served relative to behavioral strategies and implementation of individual behavior programs.
• Will work under the direction of a BCBA and will receive ongoing training and supervision.

The hours for this position will vary based on client needs, with schedules potentially ranging from 9am–6:30pm and 12pm–8:30pm. Typical work days are Monday–Friday, but weekend availability may be needed on rare occasions. Initial training and clients may be based in Santa Barbara/Goleta and candidates must be able to work in the area as needed.

Education: Possesses a Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Psychology, Social Work, Human Services, Education) and:

• Twelve (12) semester units in applied behavior analysis and one year of experience in designing and/or implementing behavior modification intervention services; or
• Two (2) years of experience in designing and/or implementing behavior modification intervention services.

Experience: 1–2 years of experience in designing and/or implementing behavior modification intervention services as described above.

• Must be able to take and pass Safe and Positive Approaches (S&PA) training, including initial training during orientation and subsequent re-certifications.
• Significant and frequent amounts of walking, sitting, stooping, bending and standing are required.
• Frequent use of computers and office equipment.
• Frequent outside activities with exposure to sunlight and potentially inclement weather.
• From the starting point of hire and every 12 months thereafter, will receive an annual TB test showing evidence of being free from infectious pulmonary tuberculosis.

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in behavioral healthcare. Devereux California is a therapeutic behavioral health treatment facility offering residential services, community living, day programs, and clinical services for adults with multiple diagnoses, including autistic spectrum disorders, emotional and/or behavioral differences, intellectual and developmental disabilities, dementia and other cognitive disorders.

Devereux changes lives by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences. With nearly 6,500 employees, Devereux serves individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual/developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care.

In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive benefits program to eligible full-time employees. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. Benefits include:

• Medical (including telemedicine), dental, prescription drug, preventive care, and mental health services.
• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
• Generous time-off, 403(b) retirement plan with matching, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
• Employee assistance / work-life balance program.

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