Direct Care Professional Overnights
About The Position
Are you interested in making a life-saving difference for children and adolescents? Would you enjoy being part of a team working to change the world for the better? If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team! For over 50 years -- The Glenholme School, part of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, has provided a comprehensive residential program and services for children with learning differences and special needs. Located in picturesque Washington, CT the Direct Care Professional position will be part of a cohesive, passionate and dynamic team. The selected candidate will foster Devereux’s mission and values of quality care as well as providing top-notch and individualized therapeutic care for our students. We are seeking a Direct Care Professional who has experience with the student population and is passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with learning differences and mental health/behavioral challenges. If this describes you, then look no further!
Requirements
- Bachelor Degree
- Be at least 21 years of age
- Possess and maintains a valid drivers’ license
Nice To Haves
- 1 year of Human Services experience working with children, adolescents, and adults
Responsibilities
- Complete walk throughs (every 15 minutes) to ensure all students are present and accounted for
- Responsible for basic housekeeping including laundry, dishes, cleaning common areas, etc.
- Ensure safety requirements are met by securing all exterior doors and be alert for any unauthorized people/vehicles on campus
- Display effective problem-solving skills
- Effectively implement instruction appropriate to each child’s cognitive, emotional, social, and psychological development
- Communicate pertinent information to supervisors, clinicians, behaviorists, nurses, etc.
- Promote campus core values of fairness, honesty, respect, responsibility, and kindness
- Establish a safe, clean, nurturing and productive living environment
Benefits
- 24 vacation days (increases with years of service)
- 8 sick days
- Quality low cost benefits (you can view our plans by visiting https://benefits.devereux.org)
- 403(b) plan with employer match/contribution
- Employee Assistance Program
- 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 $15k reimbursed annually for undergraduate and $25k reimbursed annually for graduate) and student loan repayment!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
