Direct Support Professional

Devereux•Goleta, CA

42d•Onsite

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 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. Devereux 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.

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
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the field preferred but not required

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

Part-Time or Full-Time schedules (minimum requirement of three (8) eight hour shifts per week)
Different shifts to fit your needs: 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm, and 11pm-7am
A minimum of 40 hours of paid training!
No experience required to start.
$19/hr with a $1 differential ($20/hr) for overnight (11pm-7am) shifts
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
Opportunities for professional skill development, growth, and promotion.
ASCEND- Career Accelerator Program
BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY (MEDICAL, VISION, AND DENTAL) AFTER 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT (1st day of the 1st pay period after 30 days)
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.