Description:
Pay:
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Base pay now starting at $18.28 / hr for candidates with a Bachelor degree
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Experience credit applied in addition to base pay
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$3,000 sign on bonus (1/2 paid in your first paycheck and the other 1/2 after 90 days of hire)
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$1,560 annual increase for Master degree
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Overtime payment at 1.5x your hourly rate
Benefits & Rewards:
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24 vacation days (increases with years of service)
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8 sick days
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Quality low cost benefits (you can view our plans by visiting https://benefits.devereux.org)
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403(b) plan with employer match/contribution
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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 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:
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Complete walk throughs (every 15 minutes) to ensure all students are present and accounted for
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Responsible for basic housekeeping including laundry, dishes, cleaning common areas, etc.
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Ensure safety requirements are met by securing all exterior doors and be alert for any unauthorized people/vehicles on campus
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Display effective problem-solving skills
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Effectively implement instruction appropriate to each child’s cognitive, emotional, social, and psychological development
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Communicate pertinent information to supervisors, clinicians, behaviorists, nurses, etc.
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Promote campus core values of fairness, honesty, respect, responsibility, and kindness
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Establish a safe, clean, nurturing and productive living environment
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Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
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Bachelor Degree
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Be at least 21 years of age
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Possess and maintains a valid drivers’ license
Preferred Qualifications:
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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.