Direct Care Professional Evenings

Devereux; Washington (CT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Sick days

Low-cost benefits

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement (ASCEND); loan/1

Job summary

The Glenholme School, part of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, in Washington, CT is seeking a Direct Care Professional who will join a cohesive, passionate team. You will care for adolescents in a boarding setting, promoting independence through daily living activities and delivering trauma-informed care.

Responsibilities include behavior management, documentation, and collaboration with clinical staff to support students’ growth and safety.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Possess and maintains a valid drivers’ license.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for a group of up to 12 adolescents (ages 8-21) within the boarding environment.
• Maintain accountability of all students in your group at all times (bed checks after 9pm).
• Promote independence by teaching activities of daily living (showering, brushing teeth, chores, room cleanliness).
• Facilitate activities and implement instruction aligned with each child’s development.
• Manage behavioral incidents using PBIS and token economy principles.
• Communicate pertinent information to supervisors, clinicians, behaviorists, nurses, etc.
• Document shift happenings at shift end.
• Demonstrate effective problem-solving skills.
• Promote campus core values: fairness, honesty, respect, responsibility, kindness.
• Establish a safe, clean, nurturing living environment.

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Base pay now starting at $22.00 / hr for candidates with a Bachelor degree and $21.50 / hr for candidates without a Bachelor degree

• Base pay now starting at $22.00 / hr for candidates with a Bachelor degree and $21.50 / hr for candidates without a Bachelor degree
• Experience credit applied in addition to base pay
• $1,560 annual increase for Master degree
• Overtime payment at 1.5x your hourly rate

Pay

• Base pay now starting at $22.00 / hr for candidates with a Bachelor degree and $21.50 / hr for candidates without a Bachelor degree
• Experience credit applied in addition to base pay
• $1,560 annual increase for Master degree
• Overtime payment at 1.5x your hourly rate

Benefits & Rewards

• 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
• Career accelerator program (ASCEND). This program includes 100% of tuition covered (up to $15k reimbursed annually for undergraduate and $25k reimbursed annually for graduate) and student loan repayment! Learn more here

The Glenholme School

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.

Position

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!

Schedule

Team A

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 3pm-11pm

Saturday 7am-11pm

OR

Team B

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 3pm-11pm

Sunday 7am-11pm

Primary Responsibilities Include

• Responsible for a group of up to 12 adolescents (between the ages of 8-21) within the boarding environment
• Maintain accountability of all students in your group, at all times (including bed checks once students go to sleep, beginning at 9pm)
• Promote independence by teaching and coaching students through activities of daily living (showering, brushing teeth, chore completion, room cleanliness, etc.)
• Facilitate activities
• Effectively implement instruction appropriate to each child’s cognitive, emotional, social, and psychological development
• Manage behavioral incidences within the cottage milieu, utilizing principles of PBIS and the token economy
• Communicate pertinent information to supervisors, clinicians, behaviorists, nurses, etc.
• Document shift happenings at the conclusion of the shift
• Display effective problem-solving skills
• Promote campus core values of fairness, honesty, respect, responsibility, and kindness
• Establish a safe, clean, nurturing and productive living environment

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Be at least 21 years of age
• Possess and maintains a valid drivers’ license

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year of Human Services experience working with children, adolescents, and adults

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.

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