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Are you interested in making an impact on the lives of adults with emotional behavioral and cognitive differences Do you enjoy helping others strive to their full potential
If you answered YES then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!
Being a Direct Care Professional at Devereux has its Advantages!
As a Direct Care Professional (DCP) you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer you the privilege of being able to work closely with some of the most vulnerable people in our community to build on their strengths and truly make a contribution to improving their lives.At Devereux we also offer:
- A fun fast paced and supportive environment with opportunities to learn and grow in the Behavioral Healthcare field.
- Being a part of an interactive team that includes; nursing education therapists psychiatrists and you!
- The ability to have influence in our kids treatment plans.
- The opportunity to teach atrisk youth valuable life skills.
As a DCP you will also use your experience and education in Psychology Sociology Education or other related field to:
Actively assist our individuals with their individualized plans for daily living and ensure our individuals are safe healthy and living in a clean environment.
Assist with the planning implementation and documentation of programs designed to meet the social emotional physical and personal needs.
Plan and participate in community outings and schedule/transport our individuals to doctors appointments shopping trips and day programs
- Be a mentor to other staff and conduct observations and provide feedback for required trainings
- Must be willing to work with individuals who may exhibit challenging and/or aggressive behaviors (paid training upon hire).
- Must have comfort with hygiene care (bathing showering toileting etc.
Nestled near the beaches between the Pacific Coast and Santa Ynez mountains Devereux California is a therapeutic behavioral health treatment facility offering residential services community living clinical services and a vocational Day Program for adults with multiple diagnoses including autistic spectrum disorders emotional and/or behavioral differences intellectual and developmental disabilities dementia and other cognitive disorders.Located in Goleta CA this position is responsible for ensuring the safety and environment of our individuals while supporting them with selfhelp skills designed to encourage independence.
General Shifts: 7am3pm 3pm11pm 11pm7am. One weekend shift per week required
The Shifts for our Adult Day Program are MondayFriday 9am3pm. Learn more about our Day Program here: Devereux CA Adult Day Program
Starting Pay: $18.25/hr
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in the areas of psychology sociology social work education or other related field is required or 12 years of relevant Human Service experience.
Previous experience preferred (not required) working with individuals under 21 with psychological emotional and behavioral disorders complex posttraumatic stress disorder cooccurring mental health and substance abuse disorders and/or autism spectrum disorders.
Drivers license is required.
Devereux has a zerotolerance 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.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
