Direct Care Professional Overnights

** 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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).)

+ 403(b) plan with employer match/contribution

+ Employee Assistance Program

** Interested in advancing your career?*
* Devereux is proud to offer ASCEND - the
** first career accelerator program
** exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers - the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential. 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!

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* Schedule:

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* Wednesday-Saturday 11pm-9am (4, 10 hour shifts)

** Primary

Responsibilities Include:

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* + Complete walk throughs (every 15 minutes) to ensure all students are present and accounted for

+ Responsible for basic housekeeping including laundry, dishes, cleaning common areas, etc.

+ Ensure safety requirements are met by securing all exterior doors and be alert for any unauthorized people/vehicles on campus

+ Display effective problem-solving skills

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

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

+ 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 adults

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.

** Company Overview*
* ** Company Overview*
* 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.

** Our Mission:
** Devereux changes lives - by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.

With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care.

** Our Culture, Our Expectations*
* 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 - every day - for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere.

To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to…