Direct Support Professional Overnights

Devereux; Washington (CT); On-site; USD 29,618 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 vacation days

8 sick days

Low-cost health, dental, and mental health benefits

403(b) retirement plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement up to $15k annually

Job summary

Devereux in Washington, CT, is seeking a Direct Support Professional dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children facing learning and mental health challenges. The selected individual will provide top-notch, individualized therapeutic care while upholding the values of quality and respect.

This role involves maintaining a nurturing environment, ensuring safety, and communicating with supervisors and other professionals. Candidates must be at least 21 years old with a High School Diploma. Starting pay is $21.50/hr with additional benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 21 years.
• Valid driver's license.
• At least 1 year of human services experience working with children, adolescents, and adults (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Complete walk-throughs every 15 minutes.
• Maintain basic housekeeping.
• Ensure safety requirements are met.
• Implement appropriate instruction for each child.
• Communicate pertinent information to supervisors.

Skills

Experience with children with learning differences

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Direct Support Professional

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. 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.

Schedule

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

Primary Responsibilities

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

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Minimum age of 21 years
• Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 1 year of human services experience working with children, adolescents, and adults

Pay

• Base pay starting 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 payli>
• $1,560 annual increase for those with a Master’s degree
• Overtime payment at 1.5× hourly rate

Benefits & Rewards

• 24 vacation days (increases with years of service)
• 8 sick days
• Low‑cost health, dental, pharmacy, and mental‑health benefits (plan details available at https://benefits.devereux.org)
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match/contribution
• Employee Assistance Program

Career Development

Devereux offers ASCEND, a career accelerator program designed specifically for behavioral healthcare workers. The program includes 100 % tuition covered (up to $15 k reimbursed annually for undergraduate and $25 k for graduate) and student‑loan repayment support.

Devereux is a drug‑free workplace; drug screening is required.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).