Description

　　Pay:

　　Base pay now starting at $18.28 / hr for candidates with a Bachelor degree and $17.78 / hr for candidates without a Bachelor degree

　　Experience credit applied in addition to base pay

　　$1,000 sign on bonus (1/2 paid in your first paycheck and the other 1/2 after 90 days of hire)

　　$1,500 annual increase for Master degree

　　Overtime payment at 1.5x your hourly rate

　　Benefits & Rewards:

　　24 vacation days (increases with years of service)

　　8 sick days

　　Quality low cost benefits (you can view our plans by visiting https://benefits.devereux.org)

　　403(b) plan with employer match/contribution

　　Employee Assistance Program

　　Career accelerator program (ASCEND).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 morehere

　　The Glenholme School:

　　Are you interested in making a life-saving difference for children and adolescents? Would you enjoy being part of a team working to change the world for the better?

　　If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!

　　For over 50 years -- The Glenholme School, part of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, has provided a comprehensive residential program and services for children with learning differences and special needs. Located in picturesque Washington, CT the Direct Care Professional position will be part of a cohesive, passionate and dynamic team. The selected candidate will foster Devereux’s mission and values of quality care as well as providing top-notch and individualized therapeutic care for our students.

　　Position:

　　We are seeking a Direct Care Professional who has experience with the student population and is passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with learning differences and mental health/behavioral challenges. If this describes you, then look no further!

　　Schedule:

　　3pm-11pm and availability to work every other weekend

　　Primary Responsibilities Include:

　　Responsible for a group of up to 12 adolescents (between the ages of 8-21) within the boarding environment

　　Maintain accountability of all students in your group, at all times (including bed checks once students go to sleep, beginning at 9pm)

　　Promote independence by teaching and coaching students through activities of daily living (showering, brushing teeth, chore completion, room cleanliness, etc.)

　　Facilitate activities

　　Effectively implement instruction appropriate to each child’s cognitive, emotional, social, and psychological development

　　Manage behavioral incidences within the cottage milieu, utilizing principles of PBIS and the token economy

　　Communicate pertinent information to supervisors, clinicians, behaviorists, nurses, etc.

　　Document shift happenings at the conclusion of the shift

　　Display effective problem-solving skills

　　Promote campus core values of fairness, honesty, respect, responsibility, and kindness

　　Establish a safe, clean, nurturing and productive living environment

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　　Qualifications

　　Minimum Qualifications:

　　High School Diploma

　　Be at least 21 years of age

　　Possess and maintains a valid drivers’ license

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　1 year of Human Services experience working with children, adolescents, and adultsPosted Date 4 days ago (1/23/2024 2:46 PM)

　　Requisition ID 2024-35106

　　Category Direct Care

　　Position Type Full-Time

　　The employment policies of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health are to recruit and hire qualified employees without discrimination because of race, religion, creed, color, age, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, communication ability, gender identity or expression or sexual orientation and to treat them equally with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement - including upgrading, promotion and transfer - consistent with individual skills and the needs of Devereux.