Seasonal Direct Care Professional
About The Position
The Respite Program at Devereux, located in Tucson, AZ, offers temporary relief to primary caregivers by providing care for youth (birth to 17 years old) experiencing moderate emotional or behavioral difficulties. The program ensures a safe, structured, and nurturing environment where youth can engage in a variety of recreational and enrichment activities, including arts and crafts, roller skating, gardening, movies, arcade visits, park outings, and community events like museums, parades, festivals, and sporting events. Services are delivered in residential houses, fostering a fun and safe home-like atmosphere. Seasonal Direct Care Professionals (DCPs) are responsible for direct supervision and facilitating the daily activity schedule for individuals in the program.
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 to individuals in the program
- Assist with the day-to-day activity schedule
- Help individuals with their mental health needs
- Manage behaviors and emotional needs
- De-escalate situations as they arise
- Implement treatment plans
- Assist with personal care, including bathing and dressing
- Perform household cleaning tasks such as mopping, sweeping, dusting, laundry, trash removal, and dishes
- Manage medication for individuals
- Provide transportation for individuals
- Foster social skills among youth
- Document progress for daily, weekly, and monthly logs
- Adhere to the established 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 (eligible after 30 days of employment)
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
