Devereux·Red Hook, New York
The Behavior Specialist provides direction and mentorship to education staff regarding behavioral strategies while maintaining order and reinforcing positive student behavior. They also serve as a role model for students, provide crisis intervention, and ensure student attendance at activities.
Description Are you interested in making a positive difference in the lives of children with developmental disabilities?
If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!
Being a Behavioral Specialist has its Advantages As a Behavioral Specialist at Devereux, you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need.
We offer: A Monday through Friday daytime schedule.
Paid orientation.
Over 5 weeks of paid time off your first year.
Quality Low-Cost Benefits, plus student loan debt assistance and 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires! http://mydevereuxbenefits.org/ Access to the Savi Student Loan Checkup tool to help you navigate the student loan system – quickly see your repayment plan options and discover potential savings!
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 tuition assistance and student loan repayment, among other benefits!
A rewarding career while making a difference!
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health New York provides programs and services for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and dual diagnoses.
Located at our school in Red Hook, Dutchess County, NY, this position is responsible for providing direction and mentorship to Education staff relative to behavioral strategies, and maintaining order and appropriate behavior by addressing students' actions and encouraging/reinforcing positive behavior.
They will maintain knowledge of each residents' whereabouts to ensure attendance at activities and counsel residents as necessary.
The Behavior Specialist serves as a role model and reference person to students dealing with academic, person, social, and vocational problems.
They will provide crisis intervention as needed and assist the program and complete projects as assigned by the principal or designee.
Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree preferred. RBT Certification preferred.
Candidates must have at least a high school diploma or GED, with a bachelor's degree preferred. At least two years of experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities in an educational or residential setting is required.
Market context
In New York, Behavior Specialist roles in education are often tied to student support needs, especially for learners with developmental or behavioral challenges. This role is competitive because it asks for direct experience with I/DD individuals and crisis intervention, while a bachelor’s degree and RBT certification are preferred. The job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original posting, helping you review the essentials faster; if you apply, highlight hands-on behavior support experience and any de-escalation training.