Student Support Professional

Student Support Professional

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.

• Base pay starting at $19.50/hr for candidates with 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

• 24 vacation days (increases with years of service)
• 8 sick days
• Quality low‑cost benefits (plan details available on the benefits portal)
• 403(b) plan with employer match/contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career accelerator program (ASCEND): 100% tuition covered up to $15k reimbursement annually for undergraduate and $25k for graduate, plus student loan repayment

Monday – Friday 8am – 4pm

• Responsible for 1:1 support for adolescents (ages 8‑21) within the classroom environment
• Accurately and completely document behavioral incidents, supplemental observations, logs, and token information
• Collect and/or computerize behavioral data as assigned
• 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 classroom setting, 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

• Bachelor Degree
• Be at least 21 years of age
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license

• 1 year of Human Services experience working with children, adolescents, adults

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults and their families every year.

Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.

At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission‑driven, people‑first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high‑quality programming we provide. To be successful at Devereux, you will put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and led, and be a significant part of our commitment to a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs.

• Medical, dental, prescription drug, preventative care and mental health services (including telemedicine)
• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and 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

Devereux is a drug‑free workplace, drug screening required. EOE

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Other

• Non‑profit Organizations and Mental Health Care