Children's Direct Care Professional

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

Job summary

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health is seeking a Direct Care Professional in West Chester, PA, to support children with behavioral health needs. This role involves ensuring safety, engaging in activities, and implementing treatment plans. Candidates should have a relevant Bachelor's degree and experience with children in similar settings.

Benefits

Opportunities for learning and growth

Paid training and professional development

Benefit eligibility after 30 days

ASCEND - Career Accelerator Program

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of individuals.
• Engage in daily activities and address inappropriate behavior.
• Implement treatment plan goals.

Skills

Behavior management strategies

Team player

Engagement in activities

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Special Education, Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, Psychology, Sociology, or Social Work

Job description

Description

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

Are you a team player capable of implementing 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 aged 8-21 with IDD/BH/MH diagnoses and will impact their lives by helping them unlock their full potential daily.

Every day as a Direct Care Professional, you will…

• Ensure the safety of the individuals you work with
• Engage in daily activities such as ADLs, recreational, and social activities
• Address and redirect inappropriate behavior
• 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 treatment planning
• ASCEND - Career Accelerator Program
• Paid training and professional development
• Benefit eligibility after 30 days of employment (more info 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) serves children, adolescents, and young adults with autism spectrum disorders, IDD, behavioral, emotional, and psychiatric challenges. Located in West Chester and Malvern, PA, services include psychiatric residential treatment (PRTF), residential treatment (RTF), inpatient psychiatric hospital (AIP), assessments, community-based mental health services, employment and social skills training, and private school educational services for children and adolescents (6-21) with various diagnoses, often with trauma histories.

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Qualifications

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

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

Devereux maintains a zero-tolerance policy for abuse, fostering a culture of reporting and cooperating fully with authorities to ensure safety and compliance.