Devereux/TCV Community Services is Immediately Hiring for a Behavior Support Specialist
Hourly rate from $24.95 to $30.25, depending on related experience!
Have YOU been searching for a school-based position in a school district? Having a difficult time finding one? NOW is YOUR opportunity for a rewarding position working with kids in a school setting? Do you want to join a multi-disciplinary team with a strengths-based approach, emphasizing positive behavior supports to children, their families and the school team?
If you answered YES to of these questions, then consider joining our Devereux/TCV Community Services team in the Woodland Hills area school system.
Behavior Support Specialist Position Details:
- The Behavior Support Specialist will report to the designee at the school and Devereux/TCV School-Based Program Manager.
- School hours, Monday-Friday from January through June (based on the school calendar). Position follows the school calendar for both the 2024 and 2025 school year.
- All time off benefits will be based on the Woodland Hills school calendar for the 2024-2025 school year.
- Additional time off includes personal days and accrued sick time.
What Devereux/TCV offers YOU:
- A Challenging, rewarding and exciting position that makes a positive impact on the lives of kids we serve in the public school system.
- The opportunity to collaborate with like-minded and creative colleagues in the school system and at Devereux/TCV.
- A Servant Leadership culture, where employees feel welcomed, valued and empowered to voice ideas that will benefit the children, youth and families we serve.
- The opportunity to drive change in a fast-paced environment.
- A supportive team environment that creates an empowering and positive atmosphere.
- The ability to grow and develop both personally and professionally as a part of our team.
- Best available, highest quality, low-cost benefit options, eligible 30 days after employment begins on the first pay period following 30 days of employment.
- Most importantly, the opportunity to change the world one person, one family, one community at a time.
The Behavior Support Specialist Position is Designed to:
- Implement class activities as outlined in class schedules and written plans as directed by Teacher and/or according to the plan.
- Perform ongoing data collection and record keeping as directed.
- Enter all documentation, incident reports according to established time frames.
- Communicate to parents and/or agency representatives in the event of any concerns.
- Complete reports daily and ensure distribution to all concerned individuals.
- Provide individual and group support services to students based on need.
- Provide excellent customer service including punctual and consistent attendance at school meetings and events and prompt responses to emails and phone calls.
- Attendance: Regular attendance is critical for the successful and efficient operation. Employees are expected to report to work on time and remain at their assigned work site as scheduled. To the extent possible, employees are requested to minimize last minute absences. Employees must notify supervisor as far in advance as practical of absences from work. Adherence to school schedules is required. Attendance and tardiness guidelines will be followed.
- Maintain compliance with all training/learning requirements and take initiative in seeking opportunities for professional growth.
You deserve to work somewhere that gives back to you!
Devereux/TCV 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 100% of tuition covered (up to fifteen thousand dollars annually for undergraduate and twenty-five thousand dollars annually for graduate) and student loan repayment, among other benefits!
Devereux/CV is dedicated to achieving a diverse workforce through application of its affirmative action, equal opportunity, and nondiscrimination policies in all aspects of employment. We celebrate diversity and have a no-tolerance policy for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We value the unique skills, background and experience of all of our colleagues at TCV.
TCV Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace.
You'd make a great Behavior Support Specialist if you have:
- Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services discipline.
- Minimum of two (2) years of verified, paid, experience in providing behavioral health treatment in a school setting preferred.
- Valid PA driver's license and acceptable driving record.
- Act 33 and 34 clearances, Department of Education Fingerprints and Department of Public Welfare Fingerprints both required.
- understanding of appropriate boundaries between adults and children.
- Excellent communication and people skills.
Devereux/TCV has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. We foster a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible
How to Apply: You can apply for this opportunity directly through this job posting, Indeed or TCV.net.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.95 - $30.25 per hour
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
- Homestead, PA 15120: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person