Direct Support Professional

Position: Direct Support Professional Days
** Description*
* ** Pay:*
* + Base pay $21.50 - $23.54 based on education and experience.

+ 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

+ 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 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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* Team A

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8am-4pm

Sunday 7am-3pm

** OR*
* Team B

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8am-4pm

Saturday 7am-3pm

** Primary

Responsibilities Include:

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* + 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

** 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…