Direct Care Professional Evenings

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health; Washington (CT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a forward-thinking organization focused on providing transformative care for children and adolescents. As a Direct Care Professional, you will play a critical role in fostering independence and promoting positive behaviors in a supportive residential environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a life-saving difference in the lives of children with learning differences and behavioral challenges. With a strong focus on teamwork and individual growth, you will help implement tailored instructional strategies while ensuring a safe and nurturing atmosphere. Embrace the chance to contribute to meaningful change and enhance the lives of young individuals in need.

Benefits

24 vacation days

8 sick days

403(b) plan with employer match

Career accelerator program

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; 1 year of Human Services experience preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years old with a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Supervise up to 12 adolescents in a boarding environment.
• Promote independence through teaching daily living activities.
• Manage behavioral incidents using PBIS and token economy principles.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Behavior management

Communication

Supervision

Teaching daily living activities

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Description

Pay:

• Base pay starting at $19.50/hr for candidates with a Bachelor degree
• Experience credit applied in addition to base pay
• $1,560 annual increase for Master degree
• Overtime payment at 1.5x hourly rate

Benefits & Rewards:

• 24 vacation days (increases with years of service)
• 8 sick days
• Low-cost benefits (view plans at https://benefits.devereux.org)
• 403(b) plan with employer match/contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career accelerator program (ASCEND) with tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment; undergraduate up to $15k/year, graduate up to $25k/year. Learn more on our website.

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, consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!

For over 50 years, The Glenholme School, part of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, has provided comprehensive residential programs and services for children with learning differences and special needs. Located in Washington, CT, the Direct Care Professional position involves working with a passionate and dynamic team to provide individualized therapeutic care, fostering Devereux’s mission and values.

Position

We seek a Direct Care Professional experienced with our student population who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with learning differences and behavioral challenges.

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:

• Supervising up to 12 adolescents (ages 8-21) in a boarding environment
• Maintaining accountability of all students, including bed checks after 9pm
• Promoting independence through teaching daily living activities
• Facilitating activities
• Implementing instruction tailored to each child's development
• Managing behavioral incidents using PBIS and token economy principles
• Communicating with supervisors, clinicians, and nurses
• Documenting shift activities
• Applying problem-solving skills
• Upholding core values of fairness, honesty, respect, responsibility, and kindness
• Creating a safe, clean, nurturing, and productive environment

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Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• At least 21 years old
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications:

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