Direct Support Professional Evenings

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health; Washington (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit

Tuition reimbursement up to $15k for undergraduates

Job summary

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health in Washington, CT is hiring a Direct Support Professional to support children and adolescents with learning differences. You will be part of a dynamic team promoting independence through daily living skills and therapeutic care.

This role offers competitive pay, opportunities for professional development, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and tuition reimbursement. Join Devereux’s mission to provide quality care!

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in Human Services is preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for a group of up to 12 adolescents.
• Promote independence by teaching daily living activities.
• Manage behavioral incidences and communicate with supervisors.

Skills

Experience with adolescents

Effective communication

Problem-solving skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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
• 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

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 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 as well as providing top‑notch and 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. If this describes you, then look no further!

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 (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

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits

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.

• 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

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 - including upgrading, promotion and transfer - consistent with individual skills and the needs of Devereux.