Direct Care Professional Evenings

Devereux • Washington, CT

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Direct Care Professional position at The Glenholme School, part of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, is responsible for providing a comprehensive residential program and services for children with learning differences and special needs. This role involves being part of a cohesive, passionate, and dynamic team, fostering Devereux’s mission and values of quality care, and providing individualized therapeutic care for students. The ideal candidate will have experience with the student population and a passion for making a difference in the lives of children with learning differences and mental health/behavioral challenges.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• 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)
• 100% of tuition covered (up to $15k reimbursed annually for undergraduate and $25k reimbursed annually for graduate)
• Student loan repayment
• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app)
• Dental
• Prescription drug
• Preventative care
• Mental health services
• Continuing education assistance
• Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day)
• Voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage
• Employee assistance / work-life balance program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED