Direct Support Professional Evenings

Devereux•Washington, CT

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional position at The Glenholme School, part of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, is a vital role focused on providing comprehensive residential program and services for children with learning differences and special needs. Located in Washington, CT, this position is part of a cohesive, passionate, and dynamic team dedicated to fostering Devereux’s mission and values of quality care. The selected candidate will provide top-notch and individualized therapeutic care for students aged 8-21, focusing on their learning differences and mental health/behavioral challenges. This role involves fostering independence, managing behavioral incidents, and ensuring a safe, nurturing, and productive living environment within the boarding setting.

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
Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day)
Voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage
Employee assistance / work-life balance program