Direct Support Prof. - Overnights $3k Sign On Bonus

$15,000 - $36,982/Yr

The Devereux Foundation - Washington, CT

Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Washington, CT

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Direct Support Professional position at Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health involves providing individualized therapeutic care to children and adolescents with learning differences and mental health challenges. This full-time role requires working overnight shifts and is part of a dedicated team committed to fostering a safe and nurturing environment for students. The position offers a competitive salary, a sign-on bonus, and opportunities for career advancement through educational support.

Responsibilities

• 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 being 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Be at least 21 years of age
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Nice-to-haves

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

Benefits

• 24 vacation days (increases with years of service)
• 8 sick days
• Quality low cost benefits
• 403(b) plan with employer match/contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• ASCEND career accelerator program with tuition reimbursement up to $15k for undergraduate and $25k for graduate.