Direct Care Professional Overnights

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health; Washington (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 vacation days

8 sick days

403(b) plan with employer match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health is seeking a Direct Care Professional in Washington, CT. This role focuses on supporting students with learning differences and mental health challenges through effective communication and problem-solving.

The position operates on a Wednesday to Saturday shift from 11 pm to 9 am. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and experience working with children, showing commitment to a safe and nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Preferred: 1 year working with children/adolescents.

Responsibilities

• Complete walkthroughs to ensure student safety.
• Ensure basic housekeeping requirements are met.
• Promote campus core values of respect and responsibility.
• Establish a nurturing living environment.

Skills

Experience with children with learning differences

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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

Position:

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. The role is located in the Glenholme School, Washington, CT.

Schedule:

Wednesday‑Saturday 11pm‑9am (4, 10‑hour shifts)

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Complete walkthroughs (every 15 minutes) to ensure all students are present and accounted for
• Responsible for basic housekeeping including laundry, dishes, cleaning common areas, etc.
• Ensure safety requirements are met by securing all exterior doors and be alert for any unauthorized people/vehicles on campus
• Display effective problem‑solving skills
• Effectively implement instruction appropriate to each child’s cognitive, emotional, social, and psychological development
• Communicate pertinent information to supervisors, clinicians, behaviorists, nurses, etc.
• Promote campus core values of fairness, honesty, respect, responsibility, and kindness
• Establish a safe, clean, nurturing and productive living environment

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Be at least 21 years of age
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Legal & EEO Statement

The employment policies of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health are to recruit and hire qualified employees without discrimination because of race, religion, creed, color, age, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, communication ability, gender identity or expression or sexual orientation and to treat them equally with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement. Devereux is a drug‑free workplace, drug screening required. EOE.