Direct Care Professional (Florida)

Devereux • Orlando, FL

300d • $16 - $20

About The Position

Do you want to make a positive impact on the lives of children, adolescents and adults? How about spending time mentoring and having fun with kids? Then being a Direct Care Professional (DCP) at Devereux is for YOU! You belong here. The Devereux Florida center provides a professional therapeutic environment for children, adolescents and adults who face significant emotional, behavioral and developmental challenges. Currently hiring for our two metropolitan areas - Orlando, FL & Viera, FL. As a DCP, you will also use your experience and education in Psychology, Sociology, Education or other related field to actively assist our individuals with their individualized plans for daily living and ensure our individuals are safe, healthy, and living in a clean environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in the areas of psychology, sociology, social work, education or other related field is required or High School diploma with 12 years of Human Service experience.
• Previous experience preferred (not required) working with individuals under 21 with psychological, emotional and behavioral disorders, complex post-traumatic stress disorder, co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders, and/or autism spectrum disorders.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
• Successfully pass pre-employment medical screenings which include: Drug Screen, Physical, and TB Test.
• Valid driver's license - Occasional driving of Devereux vehicles for business purposes.

Responsibilities

• Actively assist our individuals with their individualized plans for daily living and ensure our individuals are safe, healthy, and living in a clean environment.
• Assist with the planning, implementation, and documentation of programs designed to meet the social, emotional, physical, and personal needs.
• Plan and participate in community outings, and schedule/transport our individuals to doctor's appointments, shopping trips, and day programs/schools.
• Be a mentor to other staff and conduct observations and provide feedback for required trainings.

Benefits

• Paid time off (24 days per year, increase with years of service); Sick time (64 hours per year)
• Retirement - 403(b) through TIAA
• Quality Low-Cost Benefits (medical, dental, vision), pet insurance, plus student loan debt assistance and 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires!
• ASCEND - Tuition Program with 100% of tuition covered (up to $15k reimbursed annually for undergraduate and $25k reimbursed annually for graduate)
• ASCEND - Student Loan Repayment assistance
• Free access to Payactiv, a platform to get a portion of your earned wages between pay periods
• Employee Assistance Program and Employee Discounts available from the first day of employment
• Service Awards for long-term commitment to Devereux

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees