Are you interested in making a positive difference in the lives of children with developmental disabilities?   

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

Being a Behavior Specialist – Crisis Support has its advantages at our Day Academy location on 20 Park Lane, Highland, NY 12528

As the Behavior Specialist (Crisis Support) at Devereux Day Academy, you will work with other dedicated education professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer: 

• A collaborative and supportive environment. 

• Opportunities to work directly with students alongside educators and behavior analysts within a structured classroom environment. 

• Opportunities to increase your professional development and learning. 

• Quality Low-Cost Benefits, plus student loan debt assistance and 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires!  https://www.mydevereuxbenefits.org/ 

• Access to the Savi Student Loan Checkup tool to help you navigate the student loan system – quickly see your repayment plan options and discover potential savings 

• A rewarding experience helping individuals complete daily activities and achieve long term goals. 

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health New York provides programs and services for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and dual diagnoses. Located in Highland, NY, this position is responsible for preventing and responding to students in crisis. The Behavior Specialist (Crisis Support) will provide crisis intervention and other assistance as needed to maintain safety and program integrity. They will provide support to students who need a higher level of care to participate in instruction as needed, and assist in implementation of skill acquisition and behavior support plans as directed. Under the direction of the classroom teacher, they will assist in training other staff in implementation. The Behavior Specialist (Crisis Support) will administer and implement behavior improvement programs recommended by administration and appraise the effectiveness of the program in meeting the students’ needs. In addition, they will advise staff on possible causes of student’s behavior and suggest methods of teaching alternative skills or modifying the environment. 

Salary: (commensurate with education and experience)

With HS Diploma/GED: $21.50 - $23.00 per hour

With BA/BS: $22.50 - $24.07 per hour

With MA/MS or higher: $23.50 - $25.14 per hour

You deserve to work somewhere that gives back to you! Devereux is proud to offer ASCEND – the first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers – the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential. This program includes tuition assistance and student loan repayment, among other benefits! 

EDUCATION:  Bachelor’s Degree in education, psychology, human services or related field OR at least one year’s experience working with individuals with autism and/or severe behavioral concerns 

EXPERIENCE:  At least one year’s experience with individuals with autism or other developmental disabilities. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Free of dependency and abuse of illegal or illicit drugs, inhalants or other chemical or controlled substances.   Significant, prolonged and frequent amounts of walking, standing, sitting, stooping, bending and lifting of 50 pounds or more.  Using standard crisis intervention procedures, must be able to singlehandedly effect the initial restraint of children and adolescents.  Possible exposure to blood borne pathogens. 

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.