Pay:
- Base pay now starting at $19.50 / hr for candidates with a Bachelor degree and $19.00 / hr for candidates without a Bachelor degree
- Experience credit applied in addition to base pay
- $1,560 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 more here
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 Support 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 Support 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:
Team A
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 3pm-11pm
Saturday 7am-11pm
OR
Team B
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 3pm-11pm
Sunday 7am-11pm
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
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 adults