Direct Support Professional Overnights

Description

Pay:

Base pay now starting at $19.50 / hr for candidates with a Bachelor degree and $19.00 / hr for candidates without 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

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 morehere

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 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.

Position:

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.

Posted Date _1 day ago_ _(8/1/2025 4:32 PM)_

_Requisition ID_ _2025-45746_

_Category_ _Direct Care_

_Position Type_ _Full-Time_

_Remote_ _No_ The employment policies of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health are to recruit and hire qualified employees without discrimination because of race, religion, creed, color, age, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, communication ability, gender identity or expression or sexual orientation and to treat them equally with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement - including upgrading, promotion and transfer - consistent with individual skills and the needs of Devereux.

Salary : $1,560 - $25,000