Direct Support Professional Evenings

Devereux; Washington (CT); On-site; USD 25,003 - 35,610; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 vacation days

403(b) plan with employer match

Career accelerator program with tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Devereux is seeking a Direct Support Professional at The Glenholme School in Washington, Connecticut. In this role, you will work with children facing learning differences and mental health challenges, ensuring a nurturing and supportive environment.

You will be responsible for maintaining accountability, promoting independence, and managing behavioral incidences. Qualifications include a High School Diploma and a valid driver's license, with preference given to candidates with experience in Human Services.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Experience in Human Services working with children or adolescents preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for up to 12 adolescents in a boarding environment.
• Document shift happenings at the conclusion of shifts.
• Promote independence by coaching activities of daily living.
• Manage behavioral incidences using PBIS principles.

Skills

Experience with children and adolescents

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Behavioral management

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Pay

• Base pay starts at $22.00/hr for candidates with a Bachelor’s degree and $21.50/hr for candidates without a Bachelor’s degree
• Experience credit applied in addition to base pay
• $1,560 annual increase for Master’s 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 (view plans at https://benefits.devereux.org)
• 403(b) plan with employer match/contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career accelerator program (ASCEND) – 100% tuition covered (up to $15k reimbursed annually for undergraduate and $25k for graduate) and student loan repayment

The Glenholme School is part of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health. This Direct Support 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 and provide individualized therapeutic care for our students.

Position

We are seeking a Direct Support 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.

Schedule

• Team A: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 3pm‑11pm; Saturday 7am‑11pm
• Team B: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 3pm‑11pm; Sunday 7am‑11pm

Primary Responsibilities Include

• 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 (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

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

We are a drug‑free workplace. EOE.