Habilitation Counselor

Are you interested in making a positive difference in the lives of adults with developmental disabilities Do you want to work somewhere where you KNOW you are making a difference every day

If you answered YES then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!

Being a Habilitation Counselor has its Advantages!

As a Habilitation Counselor at Devereux you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer:

• A fun fast paced and supportive environment with opportunities to learn and grow in the Behavioral Healthcare field
• The opportunity to teach adults valuable life skills
• Quality Low-Cost Benefits plus student loan debt assistance and 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires! to the Savi Student Loan Checkup tool to help you navigate the student loan system quickly see your repayment plan options and discover potential savings
• A rewarding experience helping individuals complete daily activities and achieve long term goals.

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 self-help skills designed to encourage independence. The Habilitation Counselor performs the important role of helping individuals to maximize their independence and reach their human potential. They will actively participate in the development and implementation of individualized goals/treatment plans complete progress assessments designed to track improvements and identify additional areas of need attend clinical meetings and participate in the reporting of behavior data. They will collaborate with individuals to discuss their goals and options and will facilitate and partake in the monthly communication with families/guardians. The Habilitation Counselor will supervise and/or assist individuals in the implementation of program plans provide for the individuals health and physical needs and provide and ensure a safe environment. Additional skills may be required for site specific roles including day habilitation medical support program activity or overnight support.

Salary: 18.75/hr

EDUCATION: Bachelors degree in Rehabilitation Counselor or related degree required.

EXPERIENCE: Previous experience preferred (not required) working with individuals with psychological emotional and/or behavioral disorders complex post-traumatic stress disorder co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders and/or autism spectrum disorders. Ability to manage multiple tasks. Proficient communication skills. Proficient computer skills (Proficient in Outlook SharePoint EHR Microsoft Office). Valid drivers license must be maintained.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to administer CPR. Ability to administer first aid. Ability to properly administer physical interventions as trained to maintain the safety of individuals supported. Ability to create and maintain a therapeutic milieu. Regularly requires walking standing stooping bending and pushing/pulling (1/2 to 3/4 of the workday). Seldom requires sitting. May require lifting up to 50 lbs. (1/4 - 1/2 of the workday). Requires repetitive wrist/hand movement (3/4 to 4/4 of the workday). Range of hearing and vision sufficient to operate standard office machines and communicate with co-workers and stakeholders in person and via telephone. Free of dependency and abuse of illegal or illicit drugs alcohol inhalants or other chemical substances or controlled substances. Often drives a Devereux vehicle or van. Regularly works inside in areas that are adequately lighted and ventilated (1/2 to 3/4 of work time). Some fluctuation in temperature. Also regularly works outside. May work in wet conditions (<1/4 of work time).

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.

Company Overview

Devereux is one of the nations largest nonprofit organizations providing services insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912 Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical therapeutic educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10000 children adults and their families every year.

Our Mission: Devereux changes lives by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional behavioral or cognitive differences.

With nearly 6500 employees working in programs across the country Devereux is a trusted partner for families schools and communities serving individuals in the areas of autism intellectual and developmental disabilities specialty mental health education and foster care.

Our Culture Our Expectations

At Devereux Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide every day for the individuals and families we serve and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work and our team environment creates an empowering positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux you will: put the needs of others first feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services and within all policies and employee practices.

We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world one person one family one community at a time.

What Devereux Offers You

In addition to a competitive salary Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of addition we offer;

• Medical (including telemedicine via phone web app) dental prescription drug preventative care and mental health services.

• Student loan debt assistance tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.

• Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day) 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.

• Employee assistance / work-life balance program.

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Devereux is a drug-free workplace drug screening required. EOE