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Pay:
Base pay now starting at $18.28 / hr for candidates with a Bachelor degree and $17.78 / hr for candidates without a Bachelor degree
Experience credit applied in addition to base pay
$3,000 Sign On Bonus (1/2 paid in your first paycheck and the other 1/2 after 90 days of hire)
$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
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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:
11pm-7am (this is an awake shift) and availability to work every other weekend
Primary Responsibilities Include:
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.
Posted Date1 day ago(4/24/2024 3:35 PM)
Requisition ID2024-36908
CategoryDirect Care
Position TypeFull-Time
RemoteNo
The employment policies of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health are to recruit and hire qualified employees without discrimination because of race, religion, creed, color, age, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, communication ability, gender identity or expression or sexual orientation and to treat them equally with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement - including upgrading, promotion and transfer - consistent with individual skills and the needs of Devereux.
