Direct Support Professional Overnights

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health•Washington, CT

10d•$19 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Glenholme School: Are you interested in making a life-saving difference for children and adolescents? Would you enjoy being part of a team working to change the world for the better? If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team! For over 50 years -- 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 Support 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. Position: We are seeking a Direct Support 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. If this describes you, then look no further!

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

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 be 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 (you can view our plans by visiting https://benefits.devereux.org)
403(b) plan with employer match/contribution
Employee Assistance Program
ASCEND - the first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers - the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential. 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.