Board Certified Behavior Analyst

A re 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 Board Certified 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 analyze 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

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.

Qualifications

EDUCATION : Master's in related field.

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.