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Direct Support Professional Evenings

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut
Full time
3 weeks ago
Description:

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:
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 adults
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