Behavioral Support Specialist

Salary: $3,679 weekly pay M-F 8-5 Based in Santa Barbara

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health is one of the largest and most advanced behavioral healthcare organizations in the country. Devereux California is nestled near the beaches between the Pacific Coast and Santa Ynez mountains, offering residential services, community living, day programs, and clinical services for adults with multiple diagnoses, including autistic spectrum disorders, emotional and/or behavioral differences, intellectual and developmental disabilities, dementia and other cognitive disorders. Our beautiful Santa Barbara campus overlooks the Pacific Ocean, and has been treating adults with co-occurring diagnoses in California since 1945.

In this role, you will provide behavioral support services to individuals under our care. Additionally, you will:

• Conduct appropriate assessments (including functional behavioral assessments)
• Develop, implement and monitor behavioral support plans of assigned individuals
• Serve as a member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team providing care and appropriate treatment to the ages and populations served
• Instruct staff, family members, and/or legal guardian/conservators' on how to implement a behavior support plan using face-to-face instruction, role modeling and coaching
• Ensure that proper documentation is completed, and provide supervision to Behavior Specialists

Experience: A minimum of two years of experience designing and implementing behavior modification intervention services is required. Must have strong applied behavior analysis skills and significant experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or autism spectrum disorders-2 years minimum Significant experience writing Positive Behavior support plans and conducting FBA's- 2 years minimum Training staff preferred Requires excellent oral and written communication skills. Proficient computer skills and mastery of Microsoft Office applications. Valid driver's license must be maintained.

Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.