Direct Support Professional Overnights

Devereux • Washington, CT

1d • 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. 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, making a life-saving difference in their lives. The role requires 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

• 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
• ASCEND career accelerator program (includes tuition coverage up to $15k annually for undergraduate and $25k annually for graduate, and student loan repayment)
• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app)
• Dental
• Prescription drug
• Preventative care
• Mental health services
• Student loan debt assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• 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