Direct Support Professional
Company: Devereux
Location: Goleta
Posted on: August 3, 2022
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Job Description:
Description
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, you'll work with
other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping
individuals in need. We offer:
* Up to a $1000 Sign on BONUS!
* Opportunities to learn and grow in the behavioral health and
human service fields with career advancement
* Fun, fast-paced, supportive environment where you can participate
in the treatment planning process
* Flexible schedules that work with school and family
commitments
* Quality Low-Cost Benefits, plus student loan debt assistance and
30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires (learn more
at benefits.devereux.org)
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health California provides programs
and services for adults with intellectual and developmental
diagnosis. Located in Santa Barbara, CA, this position is
responsible for ensuring the safety and environment of our
individuals, while supporting individuals in self-help skills
designed to encourage independence.
We are hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSP):
The DSP is responsible for providing services to persons with mild
to moderate developmental diagnosis. A DSP must have the ability to
work with individuals with sometimes challenging behaviors. Part
time and full time positions available.
General Shifts: Day Shift: 7am-3pm . Afternoon Shift: 3pm-11pm.
Overnight Shifts: 11pm-7am .
To be considered for this position, you must be available to work
at least 1 shift every weekend (Saturday/ Sunday).
* Pay-rates: $16/hr. + $1/hr. overnight shift differential ($17/hr
in overnight shifts).
* Qualifications: HS Diploma or GED required. Experience in the
field preferred . Valid driver's license and good driving record
required.
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.
* Must be willing to work with individuals who may exhibit
challenging and/or aggressive behaviors (paid training upon
hire).
* Must have comfort working in an environment with individuals
sometimes needing assistance with hygiene care.
The IDEAL candidate will...
Be empathetic, a team player, have excellent verbal and written
communication skills, understand the theories of behavior
management, utilize positive reinforcement, and represent yourself
as a positive role model. Additionally, you should be able to
successfully pass required clearances, complete 40+ hours of
required paid new hire trainings, and have a strong passion for
supporting and encouraging our clients.
Keywords: hiring immediately, overnight shift, direct care staff,
caregiver, social services, behavioral health, developmental
disabilities, intellectual disabilities, direct support
professional, behavioral interventionist
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Qualifications
HS Diploma or GED required. Experience in the field preferred .
Valid driver's license and good driving record required. Must be
able to pass required background clearances.
Devereux is committed to the health and safety of our staff. All
Devereux centers have formal infectious-disease and
emergency-management plans tailored to specifically address the
unique aspects of communicable disease prevention including
COVID-19. Learn More: https://jobs.devereux.org/#covid.
Physical Requirements: Significant amounts of walking, sitting, and
standing. Some lifting and/or managing resistance required related
to applying physical intervention techniques upward of 75-100 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
eye-wear, and gown. Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens.
Some degree of physical involvement in exercise of Safe and
Positive Approaches.
Posted Date 22 hours ago (7/25/2022 6:37 PM)
Requisition ID 2022-25407
Category Direct Care
Position Type Full-Time or Part-Time
Remote No
Keywords: Devereux, Santa Barbara , Direct Support Professional, Other , Goleta, California
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