Direct Care Professional Evenings

Devereux•Washington, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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 Care 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. We are seeking a Direct Care 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.

Requirements

Bachelor Degree
Be at least 21 years of age
Possess and maintains a valid drivers’ license

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

24 vacation days (increases with years of service)
8 sick days
Quality low cost benefits
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!
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.