Direct Support Professional II - Somerset

About the position

Are you looking to advance your career in behavioral health? Are you interested in working in a supportive environment that offers you the ability to make a significant impact in the lives of adults with disabilities? If you answered yes to these questions, consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team! Being a Direct Support Professional II has its Advantages! As a Direct Support Professional II at Devereux, you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health is one of the largest and most advanced behavioral healthcare organizations in the country. Nestled near the beaches between the Pacific Coast and Santa Ynez mountains, Devereux California is a therapeutic behavioral health treatment facility offering residential and community living services, clinical services, and a vocational day program for adults with multiple diagnoses, including autistic spectrum disorders, emotional and/or behavioral differences, intellectual and developmental disabilities, dementia, and other cognitive disorders. We are looking for a Direct Support II staff to help ensure the efficient operation of our Foothill and Somerset programs.

Responsibilities

• Utilizing positive reinforcement and antecedent manipulation to increase appropriate behaviors
• Assisting and supporting in the planning, implementation, and documentation of programs designed to meet the social, emotional, physical, and personal needs of adults served
• Assisting, instructing, and supporting individuals with daily living activities, including cooking, cleaning, budgeting, bill pay, grocery shopping, and personal hygiene
• Accompanying individuals on community outings, medical appointments, and other activities as directed
• Must be willing to work with individuals with challenging and/or aggressive behaviors
• Must be willing to provide hygienic care to both males and females

Requirements

• One (1) year of human service experience working with children, adolescents, or adults required
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Bachelor's degree in relevant field preferred
• Must be able to pass thorough background checks & Livescan
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record required
• One weekend shift per week required
• For part time, available 3 shifts per week (24hrs)
• Must be willing to work with adults who may exhibit challenging and/or aggressive behaviors
• Must be willing to provide hygiene care to adults served (males and females)

Nice-to-haves

• Empathetic
• Team player
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding of the theories of behavior management
• Ability to utilize positive reinforcement
• Ability to represent yourself as a positive role model

Benefits

• Opportunities to learn and develop professionally in the behavioral health field
• A fun, fast-paced and supportive environment that allows you to participate in the treatment planning process
• Quality Low-Cost Benefits after 30 days of hire, including medical and dental
• Tuition Assistance up to $25k and Student Loan assistance up to 5k a year through our new Program ASCEND