Behavior Analyst

Description

Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity working with children with special needs? Do you want to join a multi-disciplinary team with a strengths-based approach, emphasizing applied behavior analysis and positive behavior supports?

At Devereux as a Behavior Analyst, you will impact the individuals you are working with by unlocking their full potential on a daily basis.

Every day as a BC/BA you will....

• Ensure the individuals you are working with are safe
• Develop, assess and oversee implements and monitors Behavior Support Plans
• Collect and analyse data on student behavior
• Communicate with other team members and parents
• provide support, guidance and training in ABA concepts and principles for all staff

You will be offered:

• Opportunities to learn and grow in the behavioral health and human services fields.
• Fun, fast-paced supportive environment with opportunities to teach students valuable life skills and be a positive role model
• Professional growth opportunities within a clinically based school environment, CEU and continuing education credits
• Participate at state and national conferences  
• Quality Low-Cost Benefits after a 30 day benefit eligibility waiting period, tuition assistance and the opportunity to work for a PSLF qualified employer
•  ASCEND Career Program 
• Annual compensation of $49,500 - $56,430 (dependent upon education and experience)

Devereux's Center for Autism Research and Education Services (CARES) is an Approved Private School for children ages 5-20 diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. CARES is located in Downingtown, PA (across from Chester County IU). This is a Full-Time 12- month Behavior Analyst position that operates on the school calendar schedule.

Devereux Pennsylvania Children’s Services DPACS) serves children, adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral, emotional and psychiatric challenges and disorders. Located in West Chester and Malvern Pennsylvania, services provided include psychiatric residential treatment (PRTF), acute inpatient psychiatric hospital (AIP), assessment services, community-based mental health services, community-based employment training and social skills training, and  approved private school educational services to male and female children and adolescents (6-21 years of age) with diagnoses of intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, concomitant psychiatric and behavioral challenges often associated with experiencing some level of trauma in their lives. 

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Qualifications

EDUCATION: Bachelor's in Psychology, Special Education or related field.   Master's in related field preferred.

EXPERIENCE:  Must have strong applied behavior analysis skills and significant experience working with children/adolescents/adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism spectrum disorders.  Significant experience writing Positive Behavior Support Plans and conducting FBA's and training staff.

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.

Place of work