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Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health New York in Kingston, NY seeks an Executive on Duty to oversee daily shift operations and guide staff in crisis management. The role demands strong triage and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to manage resources and respond quickly to crises.
The position offers trainings, 5+ weeks of paid time off in the first year, low-cost benefits, student loan debt assistance, and access to ASCEND career support to advance professional growth.
Are you interested in making a positive difference in the lives of children and adults with developmental disabilities?
If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!
As an Executive on Duty at Devereux, you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need.
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 in Kingston, NY, this position is responsible for providing direction and oversight of daily shift operations. This position will provide guidance to staff and offer direction to preventative tools to mitigate individual crisis situations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate good telephone triage skills to assist in crisis management, and good problem solving skills and knowledge of effective resource management strategies.
You deserve to work somewhere that gives back to you! Devereux is proud to offer 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!
EDUCATION : High School Diploma required. Associates Degree preferred.
EXPERIENCE : Minimum of three years of experience in a comparable residential/day habilitation treatment program. Strong interpersonal skills required. Must be able to get along with diverse personalities. Must handle detailed, complex concepts and problems and make rapid decisions.
Free of dependency and abuse of illegal or illicit drugs, alcohol, or other chemical or controlled substance. Significant, prolonged, and frequent amounts of walking, standing, sitting, stooping, bending, and lifting of 50 lbs. Using standard crisis intervention procedures must be able to effectively physically manage students weighing 70 lbs. Possible exposure to blood borne pathogens.
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.
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.
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