Direct Support Professional
About The Position
GET YOUR CAREER STARTED! Do you want to make a positive impact in the lives of adults with intellectual and developmental needs? Are you looking to return home at the end of the day feeling fulfilled and accomplished? If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Team! Being a Direct Support Professional has its advantages! As a Direct Support Professional at Devereux, you’ll work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer: Opportunities to learn and develop professionally in the behavioral health field A fun, fast-paced and supportive environment that allows you to participate in the treatment planning process Quality Low-Cost Benefits upon first 30 days of hire, including medical and dental.... learn more at mydevereuxbenefits.org Tuition Assistance up to $25k and Student Loan assistance up to 5k a year through our new Program ASCEND Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health is one of the largest and most advanced behavioral healthcare organizations in the country. Nestled near the beaches between the Pacific Coast and Santa Ynez mountains, Devereux California is a therapeutic behavioral health treatment facility offering residential services, community living, day programs, and clinical services for adults with multiple diagnoses, including autistic spectrum disorders, emotional and/or behavioral differences, intellectual and developmental disabilities, dementia and other cognitive disorders. Our beautiful Goleta campus overlooks the Pacific Ocean, and has been treating adults with co-occurring diagnoses in California since 1945. This position is responsible for assisting in the planning and implementation of recreational, social and instructional programs for individuals served in assigned residential or day program.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Valid CDL and a good driving record is required
- Must be able to pass thorough background checks & Livescan
- Experience in the field preferred
Nice To Haves
- Be empathetic, a team player, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, energetic, creative, understand the theories of behavior management and positive reinforcement, and represent yourself as a positive role model.
- Additionally, you must be able to complete 30 hours of new hire orientation training, and have a strong passion for working with and helping adults with special needs.
Responsibilities
- Assisting, instructing, and supporting our individuals with daily living activities, including cooking, cleaning, budgeting, bill pay, and grocery shopping.
- Accompanying our individuals on community outings, medical appointments, and other activities, as directed
- Assisting with hygiene care
- Must be willing to work with individuals who may exhibit challenging and/or aggressive behaviors (paid training upon hire)
- One weekend shift per week is required
Benefits
- Opportunities to learn and develop professionally in the behavioral health field
- A fun, fast-paced and supportive environment that allows you to participate in the treatment planning process
- Quality Low-Cost Benefits upon first 30 days of hire, including medical and dental.... learn more at mydevereuxbenefits.org
- Tuition Assistance up to $25k and Student Loan assistance up to 5k a year through our new Program ASCEND
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
