Direct Support Professional Overnights

** Description*
* ** Pay:*
* + Base pay now starting at $22.00 / hr for candidates with a Bachelor degree and $21.50 / 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 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!

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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

** 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…