Lead Direct Care Professional (Respite)

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Respite Lead Direct Care Professional! You will play a vital role in supporting children with emotional and behavioral challenges in a fun, safe environment. This part-time position allows you to make a meaningful impact while enjoying engaging activities with kids. Your mentoring skills will shine as you lead and inspire both the children and your fellow staff members. If you're passionate about helping others and looking for a rewarding weekend role, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Employee Referral Program

Mental Health and Work/Life Programs

Free access to Payactiv

Service Awards for long-term commitment

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older with a valid AZ Driver's License.
• Two years of experience in behavioral health service delivery preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the health and safety of individuals in the Respite Program.
• Assist with planning and implementing activities tailored to individual needs.

Skills

Behavioral Health Service Delivery

Supervisory Skills

Mentoring

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Description

Looking to make extra income on the weekends by mentoring and having fun with kids?

Then being a Respite Lead Direct Care Professional at Devereux is for YOU! You belong here.

Located in Tucson, AZ, our Respite Program provides an interval of rest for individuals and their primary caregivers without disruption to their home environments. We serve individuals from birth to 17 years old who are experiencing moderate emotional or behavioral difficulties. Through the Respite program, kids enjoy group activities and go on field trips to museums, roller skating, movies, arcades, parks, and more! We operate out of residential houses, creating a fun and safe home-like environment for those in our care.

The Lead Direct Care Professional (Lead DCP) ensures the health and safety of individuals while assisting Program Coordinators with supervising, planning, and implementing program activities, and managing children’s behaviors. Lead DCPs serve as mentors and have fun with kids through various year-round activities. They assist with planning, implementing, and documenting activities tailored to meet the social, emotional, physical, and personal needs of individuals in the Respite Program. This position also functions as a role model, mentor, leader, and trainer to the Direct Care Professional staff.

Pay Range: $18 - $19.80 / hr

Part-Time Weekend Schedule: 12-hour shifts; must be available every Saturday and at least two Sundays per month.

Benefits and Rewards

We strive to create an inclusive environment and retain talented employees who make our organization a great place to work.

• Employee Referral Program with fast payout milestones
• eM Life for Mental Health, Work/Life Programs, and Employee Assistance Programs
• Free access to Payactiv, a platform to access a portion of your earned wages between pay periods
• Service Awards – Employees celebrating a five-year (or multiple of five) anniversary receive taxable recognition of their long-term commitment to Devereux

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• High School diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred
• Valid Arizona Driver's License & pass DMV 36-month history check
• Two (2) years of experience in behavioral health service delivery or one (1) year at Devereux
• Supervisory experience preferred

Additional Requirements:

• Attend mandatory full-time New Hire Orientation, Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 5 pm, for 8 days (paid)
• Current AZ Fingerprint Clearance Card with no restrictions (or eligibility to obtain one)
• Pre-employment Physical and Job Demand Assessment (if applicable)
• Drug test within 24 hours of offer with negative results

Devereux's commitment to safety: We have a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and policies to reduce risk. We foster a culture of reporting abuse and cooperate fully with authorities.

Health and safety: All centers have infectious-disease and emergency-management plans, including COVID-19 protocols. Learn more at: https://jobs.devereux.org/#covid.