Direct Support Professional - ASD Program, CNA experience preferred

Devereux•Kennesaw, GA

48d•$20

About The Position

Are you looking for an entry-level employment opportunity as a segue to further your career in social work, psychology, behavioral and mental health? Do you want to make a positive impact on the lives of children and adolescents in a fun, active environment? If so, you could become a part of a team creating meaningful, independent and productive lives for those individuals that we serve! Available shifts: 2:30pm - 11:00pm (must be available to work every other weekend) Starting pay: $20.00 /hr (Additional $$$ for Experience) Prior CNA and ASD population experience highly preferred Being a Direct Support Professional has its advantages.As a Direct Support Professional at Devereux, you will learn more than you ever thought possible while you work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping kids in a Mental Health setting. We offer: Opportunities to learn and grow in Behavioral & Mental Health. Growth opportunities that allow you to expand your career and your skills. Being part of an interactive and supportive team that includes; nursing, education, therapists, psychiatrists and you! The ability to have influence in our clients' treatment plans Evidence based and trauma informed practices We offer Payactive - access up to 50% of your earned wages between pay periods As a Direct Support Professional, you will assist in daily living activities, including emotional and behavior support & management, health and hygiene management, cleaning, and recreational activities for the individuals we serve. You will actively mentor, coach, monitor, re-direct and support our individuals and maintain a safe and therapeutic treatment environment that meets the physical, emotional and personal needs of the population we serve. You will also be responsible for accurate documentation, including, but not limited to, shift reports, incident reports and individual progress reports. Interested in advancing your career? Devereux is proud to offer ASCEND - the first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers - the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential. This program includes 100% of tuition covered (up to $15k reimbursed annually for undergraduate and $25k reimbursed annually for graduate) and student loan repayment! Learn more here. Learn about what our DSPs are saying about working with our population: Learn More about Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Georgia - A Place of Hope: #sponsored

Requirements

HS diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred in psychology, human services, sociology, social work, criminal justice, and/or education.
Previous experience working with individuals under the age of 21 with psychological, emotional and behavioral disorders, co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders, and/or conduct disorders preferred.
Valid Driver's License and Satisfactory Drug Screen and Background Check results.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Strong technical skills and comfortable utilizing in-house computer applications for documenting and reporting purposes.
Must be able to complete a two-week, paid new hire orientation class; hours are approximately 8:30am to 5:30pm daily (lunch is included).

Nice To Haves

CNA and ASD experience highly preferred
Be empathetic, a team player, energetic, creative, understand the theories of behavior management and positive reinforcement, and represent yourself as a positive role model
have a strong passion for working with and helping children and adolescents with behavioral differences.

Responsibilities

Assist in daily living activities, including emotional and behavior support & management, health and hygiene management, cleaning, and recreational activities for the individuals we serve.
Actively mentor, coach, monitor, re-direct and support our individuals and maintain a safe and therapeutic treatment environment that meets the physical, emotional and personal needs of the population we serve.
Responsible for accurate documentation, including, but not limited to, shift reports, incident reports and individual progress reports.

Benefits

Opportunities to learn and grow in Behavioral & Mental Health.
Growth opportunities that allow you to expand your career and your skills.
Being part of an interactive and supportive team that includes; nursing, education, therapists, psychiatrists and you!
The ability to have influence in our clients' treatment plans
Evidence based and trauma informed practices
We offer Payactive - access up to 50% of your earned wages between pay periods
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.