Children's Direct Care Professional

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Direct Care Professional to work with children and youth facing behavioral challenges. In this rewarding role, you will engage with individuals to promote their well-being and development through structured activities and behavior management strategies. The position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development, including paid training. Join a dedicated team committed to making a positive impact in the lives of children and youth, and enjoy a supportive workplace that values your contributions.

Benefits

Paid Training

Professional Development Opportunities

Benefit Eligibility after 30 Days

Supportive Work Environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in relevant fields.
• Prior experience with children in behavioral health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and engage in daily activities with children.
• Address inappropriate behavior and implement treatment plans.

Skills

Behavior Management Strategies

Engagement Activities

Treatment Plan Implementation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Special Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Job description

Description

Do you want to make a positive change in the lives of children & youth?

Are you a team player who can implement behavior management strategies to improve the lives of others?

At Devereux, as a Direct Care Professional, you will have the opportunity to work with children ages 8-21 with IDD/BH/MH diagnoses and will impact the individuals you work with by unlocking their full potential daily.

Every day as a Direct Care Professional, you will:

1. Ensure the safety of the individuals you work with.
2. Engage in daily activities such as ADLs, recreational, and social activities with individuals.
3. Address and redirect inappropriate behavior of individuals.
4. Implement treatment plan goals and objectives.

You will be offered:

• Opportunities to learn and grow in behavioral health and human services fields.
• A fun, fast-paced supportive environment where you can participate in the treatment planning process. ASCEND - Career Accelerator Program. Paid training and professional development.
• Benefit eligibility after 30 days of employment (learn more at MyDevereuxBenefits.org) [1st day of the 1st pay period after 30 days].

Available Shifts: 7am-3pm | 2pm-10pm | 10pm-8am

Schedule: One scheduled day off during the week + every other weekend | weekends | PRN: on call/as needed

Compensation: $17.75-$23.05/hr (based on experience and education)

Devereux Pennsylvania Children’s Services (DPACS) center serves children, adolescents, and young adults with autism spectrum disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral, emotional, and psychiatric challenges and disorders. Located in West Chester and Malvern, PA, services include psychiatric residential treatment (PRTF), residential treatment (RTF), acute inpatient psychiatric hospital (AIP), assessment services, community-based mental health services, employment and social skills training, and private school educational services for children and adolescents (6-21 years) with various diagnoses.

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Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Special Education, Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, Psychology, Sociology, or Social Work is required. Education evaluation required if acquired outside the U.S.

Experience: Prior experience working with children in behavioral health preferred.

Devereux maintains a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and fosters a culture of reporting abuse, cooperating fully with authorities.

Posted Date: 2 days ago (5/6/2025 11:17 AM)

Requisition ID: 2025-44179

Category: Direct Care

Position Type: Part-Time

Remote: No

The employment policies of Devereux are committed to equal opportunity employment without discrimination based on race, religion, creed, color, age, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status, communication ability, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation, and to fair treatment in compensation and opportunities for advancement.