Devereux
Direct Support Professional Overnights
Devereux, Washington, Connecticut, United States, 06793
Direct Support Professional
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 Support 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. We are seeking a Direct Support 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 Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma 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.
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 Support 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. We are seeking a Direct Support 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 Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma 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.