Community Specialist (DayHab)

Devereux; City of Kingston (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid orientation

5+ weeks PTO first year

Low-cost benefits

Student loan debt assistance

30-day benefits eligibility waiting

Job summary

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health is seeking a Community Specialist to support children and adults with developmental disabilities, based in the Kingston, NY area. You will transport participants to DayHab and community sites while helping them carry out Day Habilitation plans and daily activities.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED (Bachelor’s preferred) and at least 1 year of experience with I/DD populations; a valid driver’s license and 21+ years of age are required.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience: At least 1 year with I/DD population preferred; must be 21+ with a clean driver’s license.
• Devereux maintains a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and promotes a safe, supportive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist program participants in developing and implementing Day Hab plans.
• Transport individuals to DayHab facility and community sites in the Kingston area.
• Help participants integrate into the community and achieve long-term goals.
• Provide daily activities support and supervision.

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Are you interested in making a positive difference in the lives of children and adults with developmental disabilities? Are you new to this field and want to learn more? Do you want to work somewhere where you KNOW you are making a difference every day?

If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!

Being a Community Specialist has its Advantages

As a Community Specialist At Devereux, You Will Work With Other Dedicated Professionals Who Share Your Passion For Helping Individuals In Need. We Offer

• 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! https://www.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!
• A rewarding experience helping individuals complete daily activities and achieve long term goals.
• A convenient weekday schedule, with day hours.

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health New York provides programs and services for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and dual diagnoses. Community Specialists will be assigned to our Red Hook campus or one of our community houses in the Red Hook, Germantown, or Hyde Park area and will transport individuals to our DayHab facility in Kingston, NY and throughout the surrounding community. In addition, this position is responsible for assisting program participants in developing and implementing their Day Habilitation Plan while helping them integrate into the community at large.

Salary:

With HS Diploma/GED - $21.00 - $22.47 per hour

With BA/BS - $22.00 - $23.54 per hour

With MA/MS or higher - $23.00 - $24.61 per hour

Learn More About Working At Devereux

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! Learn more: http://jobs.devereuxorg/ascend.

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Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma / GED required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Experience: One year experience with I/DD population preferred. Must be 21 years of age and possess a clean driver’s license.

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.

Company Overview

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.

Our Culture, Our Expectations

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 of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time.

What Devereux Offers You

In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer;

• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
• Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
• Employee assistance / work-life balance program.

Visit www.mydevereuxbenefits.org to see why Devereux is a great place to work!

Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE