Student Support Professional

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health

  • Washington, CT
  • $19.50 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
DescriptionPay:
  • Base pay now starting at $19.50 / hr for candidates with a Bachelor degree
  • Experience credit applied in addition to base pay
  • $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
  • Career accelerator program (ASCEND). 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
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 Student 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:Monday - Friday 8am - 4pmPrimary Responsibilities Include:
  • Responsible for 1:1 support for adolescent (between the ages of 8-21) within the classroom environment
  • Accurately and completely document behavioral incidents, supplemental observations, necessary logs, and token information.
  • Collect and/or computerize behavioral data as assigned.
  • Promote independence by teaching and coaching students through activities of daily living (showering, brushing teeth, chore completion, room cleanliness, etc.)
  • Facilitate activities
  • Effectively implement instruction appropriate to each child’s cognitive, emotional, social, and psychological development
  • Manage behavioral incidences within the classroom setting, utilizing principles of PBIS and the token economy
  • Communicate pertinent information to supervisors, clinicians, behaviorists, nurses, etc.
  • Document shift happenings at the conclusion of the shift
  • Display effective problem-solving skills
  • Promote campus core values of fairness, honesty, respect, responsibility, and kindness
  • Establish a safe, clean, nurturing and productive living environment
#sponsoredQualificationsMinimum 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 Advanced Behavioral Health