Direct Support Professional Overnights

Devereux • Washington, CT

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional position at The Glenholme School, part of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, involves providing comprehensive residential program and services for children with learning differences and special needs. This role is part of a cohesive, passionate, and dynamic team, fostering Devereux’s mission and values of quality care. The selected candidate will provide top-notch and individualized therapeutic care for students, with a focus on 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

• 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
• 403(b) plan with employer match/contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• 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

What This Job Offers

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