Seasonal Direct Care Professional

Devereux•Tucson, AZ

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Devereux is seeking Seasonal Respite Direct Care Professionals in Tucson, AZ, to provide temporary relief to primary caregivers and ensure youth (birth to 17) with moderate emotional or behavioral difficulties receive care in a safe, structured, and nurturing environment. The program operates out of residential houses, creating a fun and safe home-like environment. Youth participate in various recreational and enrichment activities such as arts and crafts, roller skating, gardening, movies, arcade, park visits, and community outings (museums, parades, festivals, sporting events). Summer Direct Care Professionals (DCP) are responsible for direct supervision and assisting with the day-to-day activity schedule for individuals in the program. Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in behavioral healthcare, founded in 1912. Its mission is to change lives by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences, serving over 10,000 children, adults, and their families annually across various areas including autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education, and foster care. The organization emphasizes a Servant Leadership culture, a mission-driven, people-first mindset, and a commitment to inclusivity and a supportive work environment.

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age or older
High School diploma or GED required
Valid Arizona Driver's License & pass DMV 36-month history check
Minimum of six (6) weeks of behavioral health experience
Ability to attend New Hire Orientation May 11: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm for 6 days (paid)
Pre-employment Physical and Job Demand Assessment (if applicable)
Drug test within 24hrs of offer w/ negative results
Current AZ Fingerprint Clearance Card with no restrictions (or eligibility to obtain with no restrictions)

Responsibilities

Provide direct supervision
Assist with the day-to-day activity schedule that is setup for individuals in the program
Help individuals with their mental health
Manage behaviors and emotional needs
De-escalate situations
Implement treatment plans
Provide personal care (bathing, dressing)
Perform household cleaning (mopping, sweeping, dusting, laundry, trash, dishes)
Manage medication
Provide transport
Foster social skills
Document progress for daily, weekly, and monthly logs
Adhere to the activity schedule
Attend clinical supervision meetings
Assist with the planning and implementation of enrichment activities and community outings

Benefits

End-of-Assignment Summer Bonus!
eM Life for Mental Health, Work/Life Programs, and Employee Assistance Programs
Free access to Payactiv, a platform to get a portion of your earned wages between pay periods
Service Awards – All employees celebrating a five-year increment (5, 10, 15, etc.) anniversary receive taxable compensation in recognition of their long-term commitment to Devereux
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
Mental health services
Student loan debt assistance
Tuition reimbursement
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