Pay:

• Base pay now starting at $18.28 / hr for candidates with 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

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 more here

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 Care 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 Care 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:

Wednesday-Saturday 11pm-9am (4, 10 hour shifts)

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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Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree
• 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.