Devereux Job Fair @ EDD - Tuesday, April 21st 10AM-1PM
About The Position
Devereux California is hosting a hiring event for full-time and part-time positions in Santa Barbara. They are seeking dedicated, energetic professionals passionate about empowering adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Devereux California is a local and national nonprofit providing residential, supported living, vocational, and clinical services to adults with developmental disabilities throughout Santa Barbara County, with locations in Goleta and Santa Barbara, CA. These positions involve ensuring the safety of individuals while supporting them with self-help skills designed to encourage independence. Devereux is one of the nation's largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year. Their mission is to change lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences. With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care. At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout their culture and every aspect of their organizational framework, emphasizing a mission-driven, people-first mindset.
Requirements
- Valid CDL and clean driving record
- Must be able to pass thorough background checks & Livescan
- High School Diploma or GED (requirement waived for maintenance position only)
- The ability to work a minimum of three shifts per week for PT positions (18/24 hours depending on program)
- One weekend shift per week required (excludes Adult Day Program)
- Must be willing to work with aggressive and/or challenging behaviors (paid training upon hire)
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
- Other duties, as directed
Benefits
- A minimum of 40 hours of PAID training
- Opportunities to learn and grow in the behavioral health and human services fields
- A fun, fast-paced, supportive environment where you can participate in the treatment planning process
- Flexible schedules that work with school and family commitments
- Quality Low-Cost Benefits upon first 30 days of hire, including medical and dental
- Tuition Assistance up to $25k
- Student Loan assistance up to 5k a year through our new Program ASCEND
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners
- Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services
- Student loan debt assistance
- Continuing education assistance
- Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day)
- 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit
- 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
