Unlock Potential: Become a Cook/Direct Support Professional and Change Lives!

Devereux Florida provides programs and services for children and adolescents who face significant emotional, behavioral and intellectual/developmental challenges. Located in Titusville, FL, this position is dual/hybrid role that will be responsible for cooking meals and provided direct support to our individuals in our care.   Responsibilities include:

Cook Responsibilities (70%)

• Prepare and serve meals according to established menus
• Monitor food usage
• Store dietary supplies properly
• Report safety issues to the Program Coordinator
• Participate in monthly Environment of Care inspections to ensure compliance with Joint Commission standards.

Direct Care Responsibilities (30%)

• Personal Care: Assist with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, and meal preparation. 
• Behavioral Support: Implement behavior management plans and support individuals in developing coping strategies.
• Skill Development: Facilitate skill-building activities, including social skills, communication, and life skills training.
• Crisis Intervention: Recognize signs of distress and de-escalate situations effectively and safely.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of client progress, incidents, and daily activities.
• Transportation: Assist clients with transportation to appointments, community activities, or school.
• Collaboration: Work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including therapists, nurses, and family members.
• Training and Education: Participate in ongoing training to stay updated on best practices in behavioral health support.

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Position Details:

Salary:  starts at $17.55 / hour (rate is based on education and relevant experience)

Schedule: Monday - Friday: 12pm-8pm

Benefits and Rewards

We strive to create an inclusive environment, and retain the talented employees who make our organization a great place to work. We offer:

• Paid time off (24 days per year, increase with years of service); Sick time (64 hours per year) for full-time staff.

• Retirement – 403(b) through TIAA
• Quality Low-Cost Benefits (medical, dental, vision), pet insurance, plus student loan debt assistance and 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires! http://mydevereuxbenefits.org
• ASCEND - Tuition Program You deserve to work somewhere that gives back to you! 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)!  Learn more here.
• ASCEND - Student Loan Repayment - Let Devereux help pay back your student loans with student loan repayment!  Learn more here.

• Free access to Payactiv, a platform to get a portion of your earned wages between pay periods

• Employee Assistance Program and Employee Discounts – Available the first day of employment through Carebridge

• Service Awards – All employees celebrating a five-year increment (5, 10, 15, etc.) anniversary receive taxable compensation in recognition of their long-term commitment to Devereux.

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EDUCATION:  High school graduate or equivalent. Additional training in food preparation preferred. 

EXPERIENCE:  At least one year food preparation experience in an institutional setting preferred. Previous experience with the National Lunch Program is preferred. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Ability to lift 30 to 50 pounds, walk, run, stoop, kneel, push/pull and reach above shoulders.  

Other Requirements:

• Successfully pass pre-employment medical screenings which include: Drug Screen, Physical, and TB Test.

• Valid driver's license
• Must be able to complete a two-week (Monday - Friday) new hire orientation class; hours are approximately 9:00am to 5:00pm each day. Orientations are offered in Titusville, FL.

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.

For more information, please reach out us at flrecruitment@devereux.org. 

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 environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.  

We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time. 

What Devereux Offers You 

In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer;  

• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services. 

• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance. 

• Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage. 

• Employee assistance / work-life balance program. 

Visit www.mydevereuxbenefits.org to see why Devereux is a great place to work!  

Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE