Direct Support Professional Overnights

The Devereux Foundation • Washington, CT

91d • $19 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional position at Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health is designed for individuals who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with learning differences and mental health/behavioral challenges. This role involves working at The Glenholme School, which has been providing comprehensive residential programs and services for over 50 years. The position requires fostering Devereux's mission and values of quality care while providing individualized therapeutic care for students. The schedule for this position is Wednesday to Saturday from 11 PM to 9 AM, consisting of four 10-hour shifts.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Be at least 21 years of age
• Possess and maintain a valid drivers' license

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Complete walk throughs (every 15 minutes) to ensure all students are present and accounted for
• Responsible for basic housekeeping including laundry, dishes, cleaning common areas, etc.
• Ensure safety requirements are met by securing all exterior doors and being alert for any unauthorized people/vehicles on campus
• Display effective problem-solving skills
• Effectively implement instruction appropriate to each child's cognitive, emotional, social, and psychological development
• Communicate pertinent information to supervisors, clinicians, behaviorists, nurses, etc.
• 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
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance
• Student loan debt assistance
• Generous time-off
• Medical, dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED