Program Specialist

Description

Are you ready to implement life‑changing goals for adults with intellectual disabilities? Do you enjoy having a positive impact and creating change for those in need in your community?

If you answered YES to either of these questions, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!

As a Program Specialist at Devereux, you will complete annual assessments, maintain individual EHR records, coordinate clinical care, train staff, and much more.

At Devereux, you will:

• Assist individuals with their unique progress and growth in functional skills, personal needs, communication, pre‑vocational skills or job training, and activities of daily living.
• Serve as an active member of the Interdisciplinary Team, providing direction, mentorship, training, and support to direct‑care staff in the implementation of support and behavioral plans.

• Unmatched professional development support and tuition benefits.
• Technology to assist in making your job easier.
• Clinical resources throughout the country.
• Scheduling flexibility for work/life balance.
• Knowledgeable & experienced team members.
• Excellent benefits – learn more evereuxbenefits.org.
• Pay rate: $20.11 – $22.93/hr dependent upon experience.
• ASCEND – the first career accelerator program, offering 100% tuition coverage (up to $15,000 annually for undergraduate, $25,000 for graduate) and student‑loan repayment assistance.

Valid driver’s license required.

• Associate's degree in social sciences or related field with 4 years experience working with children or adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
• Bachelor's degree in the above fields with 2 years experience.
• Master's degree in education, social sciences, or related health field with 1 year experience.
• Experience in a residential treatment setting is preferred.

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in behavioral health care. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of more than 10,000 children and adults every year.

Our mission: "Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences."

We embed servant leadership throughout our culture and every aspect of our framework. We prioritize a people‑first mindset, inclusivity and a welcoming environment for all employees and the families we serve. Success here requires putting the needs of others first, feeling called to serve, and taking on leadership responsibilities.

We believe in inclusivity, Chen creating a sense of belonging for everyone who walks through Cruz doors. We are committed to open dialogue, brave spaces and engaging in work that changes the world – one person, one family, one community at a time.

• 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 accidental coverage.
• Employee assistance / work‑life balance program.

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

Posted Date 2 days ago (1/13/2026 10:17 AM)

Category:
Clinical

Position Type:
Full‑Time

Remote:
No

We recruit and hire qualified employees without discrimination based on race, religion, creed, color, age, england, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, communication ability backward aid gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation. We treat them equally regarding compensation and advancement opportunities.