Position:  Intervention Coordinator for PLEA 

Pay: $45,000/year, based on education, certifications, and experience.

Schedule: Hours worked will be based on the school calendar (10-months)

Location:  PLEA School in Homestead, PA

PLEA is Hiring an Intervention Coordinator

for its School Based Partial Hospital Program!

As an Intervention Coordinator at PLEA, you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need.

The Intervention Coordinator is an integral part of the educational team, responsible for executing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and Mental Health Treatment Plans meticulously for our learners. The Intervention Coordinator seamlessly incorporates Behavior Analytic principles into classroom management strategies and applies behavior plans with the utmost fidelity, ensuring students' progress.  

We offer:

• Experience working in a classroom with low student to staff ratios.
• Opportunities to work with children with developmental disabilities and helping them to achieve their highest potential.
• Time off benefits that include three (3) paid personal days and accrued health management leave.
• Quality Low-Cost Benefits, plus student loan debt assistance and 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires!

You deserve to work somewhere that gives back to you! PLEA 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!

Keywords: Behavioral Intervention Specialist, Autism Program Coordinator, Special Education Coordinator, Clinical Coordinator (Autism), Autism Support Services, Inclusive Education, Educational Support Services, Early Intervention Services, Student Support Coordinator

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, education, special education, or a related field is required.
• Previous experience working in a classroom setting or therapeutic milieu is strongly preferred.
• Exposure to, or knowledge of, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is desired.
• ACT 33, ACT 34, and FBI Fingerprint Clearances.
• PA Mandated Reporter Training.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Qualifications

• Understanding and agreement with the philosophy and objectives of the PLEA school
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with others
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Highly motivated to work with special needs population and their families
• Strong knowledge of child development, therapeutic interventions, and principles of Applied Behavior Analysis
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving skills, and ability to adapt to changes
• Maturity, reliability, and sound judgment

PLEA and Devereux/TCV have a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. PLEA fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.

PLEA and Devereux/TCVis an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, disability, ancestry, national origin, age or sex.

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 www.mydevereuxbenefits.org to see why Devereux is a great place to work!  

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