Viera, FL, 32955, USA
5 days ago
Behavior Specialist
**Description** _Are you interested in providing critical intervention to families in crisis? If so, Devereux might have the right opportunity for you! We are looking to hire a passionate individual to join our team as a Behavior Specialist._ Devereux Florida provides programs and services for children, adolescents and adults with autism and intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Based in Viera, FL, this position is responsible for the implementation and development of individualized treatment programs for the clients that we serve. **Position Details:** **Pay Range:** Starts at $18.00 / hr. (compensation based on experience/education) **Benefits and Rewards** + Up to 24 PTO days/year (increases with service) + Up to 64 hours of sick time + Low-cost medical, dental, visionDevereux Benefits + 403(b) retirement plan + ASCEND Tuition Program: 100% tuition covered (up to $15k undergrad / $25k grad per year) + Student loan repayment assistance + Payactiv: Access your earned wages early + Employee Assistance Program & Discounts **Qualifications** **Education:** + Bachelor's degree in the field of behavior analysis, mental health, social work, psychology, rehabilitation, special education, or a human services field _required_ + Behavior Analyst Certification _Preferred_ **Experience:** + 1+ years experience working directly with children and families with developmental disabilities and behavior problems _required_ + Must be working on Master's degree in ABA. **Other Requirements:** + Valid Florida driver's license + Successfully pass pre-employment medical screenings which include: Drug Screen, Physical and TB. + Significant amounts of walking, sitting, and standing. Some lifting and/or managing resistance required related to applying physical intervention techniques upwards of 75-100 lbs. or more. Some repetitive wrist/hand movements, normal hearing and vision. 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. **For more information, please reach out us at** **flrecruit** **ment@devereux.org** **.** **Company Overview** **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. **Visitwww.mydevereuxbenefits.orgto see why Devereux is a great place to work!** _Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE_ **Posted Date** _4 days ago_ _(1/26/2026 8:08 AM)_ **_Requisition ID_** _2026-48848_ **_Category_** _Clinical_ **_Position Type_** _Full-Time_ The employment policies of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health are to recruit and hire qualified employees without discrimination because of race, religion, creed, color, age, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, communication ability, gender identity or expression or sexual orientation and to treat them equally with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement - including upgrading, promotion and transfer - consistent with individual skills and the needs of Devereux.
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