Direct Support Professional (Overnight Shifts Only)
Direct Support Professional (Overnight Shifts Only)
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GET YOUR CAREER STARTED! Do you want to make a positive impact in the lives of adults with intellectual and developmental needs Are you looking to return home at the end of the day feeling fulfilled and accomplished If you answered YES then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Team!
Being a Direct Support Professional has its advantages! As a Direct Support Professional at Devereux youll work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need.
We offer:
- Opportunities to learn and develop professionally in the behavioral health field
- A fun fastpaced and supportive environment that allows you to participate in the treatment planning process
- Quality LowCost Benefits upon first 30 days of hire including medical and dental.... learn more at
- Tuition Assistance up to $25k and Student Loan assistance up to 5k a year through our new Program ASCEND
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health is one of the largest and most advanced behavioral healthcare organizations in the country. 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 day programs and clinical services for adults with multiple diagnoses including autistic spectrum disorders emotional and/or behavioral differences intellectual and developmental disabilities dementia and other cognitive disorders.
Our beautiful Goleta campus overlooks the Pacific Ocean and has been treating adults with cooccurring diagnoses in California since 1945. This position is responsible for assisting in the planning and implementation of recreational social and instructional programs for individuals served in assigned residential or day program.
Responsibilities of the Direct Support Professional include but are not limited to:
- Assisting instructing and supporting our individuals with daily living activities including cooking cleaning budgeting bill pay and grocery shopping.
- Accompanying our individuals on community outings medical appointments and other activities as directed
- Assisting with hygiene care
- Must be willing to work with individuals who may exhibit challenging and/or aggressive behaviors (paid training upon hire)
- One weekend shift per week is required
Available Programs:
Casa Feliz (ages 18)
Casa Feliz is a beautiful sevenbed adult residential facility that serves men and women age 18 and older with multiple diagnoses. This program focuses on helping individuals improve their quality of life and achieve goals such as securing placement in a supported living setting or transitioning to a less restrictive environment. The program centers on educating residents and helping them maintain positive social behaviors and life skills that promote individual selfesteem. Recreation and independent living skills programs are an important part of life at Casa Feliz.
Weisman Center RCFE (ages 59 )
Weisman Center is a residential care facility for the elderly that serves both men and women age 59 and older. The capacity of this warm caring home is 15 people. The goal of Weisman is to maintain an excellent quality of life for an aging population. Maintaining skills functioning and good health are all promoted. The program has nursing staff to assist in the maintenance of each individuals physical health. Our highly skilled staff provide a variety of choices in activities to empower residents while still providing a high degree of structure. Weisman Center encourages residents to make choices about their activities of daily living; develop lifestyles skills and interests; and increase independent use of community resources when possible. This home supports individuals with behavioral and medical challenges.
Current open shifts: 11pm7am overnight. Parttime (minimum three 8hour shifts per week) or fulltime shifts available.
Compensation is $18$19/hr
Qualifications
Must have a valid drivers license and a good driving record. Must also be able to pass thorough background checks & Livescan. Must be able to complete two weeks of paid job training classes.
High School Diploma or GED required. One (1) year of human service experience working with children adolescents and adults preferred.
The IDEAL candidate will be empathetic a team player have excellent written and verbal communication skills energetic creative understand the theories of behavior management and positive reinforcement and represent yourself as a positive role model. Additionally you must be able to complete required new hire orientation class have a strong passion for working with and helping children and adolescents with special needs and possess a valid license.
Physical Requirements: Significant amounts of walking sitting and standing. Some lifting and/or managing resistance required related to applying physical intervention techniques upwards of 75100 lbs. or more. Some repetitive wrist/hand movements normal hearing and vision. Occasional use of computers and office equipment. Occasional driving of Devereux vehicles for business purposes. Ability to meet 100% mastery of Safe and Positive Approaches.
Work Environment: Regularly works inside areas that are adequately lighted and ventilated. Some fluctuations in temperature. Use of Protective equipment such as latex gloves facial mask protective eyewear and gown. Possible exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Some degree of physical involvement in exercise of Safe and Positive Approaches.
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
