Are you interested looking to further your experience in the behavioral health care field? Are you looking for a supportive environment that offers you the ability to make a significant impact on people’s lives?

If you answered YES to these questions, consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!

Being a Direct Support Professional II has its Advantages!

As a Direct Support Professional II at Devereux, you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need.

We offer:

• Up to a $1000 Sign on BONUS! ($500 for Part Time positions)
• Opportunities to learn and develop professionally in the behavioral health field
• A fun, fast-paced, and supportive environment where you can participate in the treatment planning process
• Flexible schedules that work with school and family commitments
• Quality Low-Cost Benefits after 30 days of hire, including medical and dental, plus student loan debt assistance and tuition reimbursement (learn more at benefits.devereux.org)

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. Located in Santa Barbara, CA, this position is responsible for ensuring the safety of our individuals, while supporting them with self-help skills designed to encourage independence.

Responsibilities of the Direct Support Professional II include, but are not limited to:

• Utilizing positive reinforcement and antecedent manipulation to increase appropriate behaviors
• Assisting and supporting in the planning, implementation, and documentation of programs designed to meet the social, emotional, physical, and personal needs of our individuals
• Assisting, instructing, and supporting our individuals with daily living activities, including cooking, cleaning, budgeting, bill pay, grocery shopping, and personal hygiene
• 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
• Must have comfort assisting with hygiene care

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required, Bachelor's degree in relevant field preferred
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required
• One weekend shift per week required
• At least One (1) year of experience providing direct care to adults with developmental disabilities required

Must have or be willing to obtain upon hire:

• Direct Support Professional Year 1 Certification by the State of California
• Direct Support Professional Year 2 Certification by the State of California
• Registered Behavioral Technician Certification by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board

The IDEAL candidate will...

Be empathetic, a team player, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, understand the theories of behavior management, utilize positive reinforcement, and represent yourself as a positive role model. Additionally, you must be able to successfully pass required clearances, complete 40+ hours of paid new hire trainings, and have a strong passion for supporting individuals with special needs.

Physical Requirements:

Significant amounts of walking, sitting, and standing required. Some lifting and/or managing resistance required when applying physical intervention techniques in excess of 100 lbs or more. Some repetitive wrist/hand movements. Occasional use of computers and office equipment. Occasional driving of Devereux vehicles for business purposes. Ability to master Safe and Positive Approach trainings.

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.

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

COVID-19 considerations:
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

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Goleta, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Developmental disabilities: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• CDL (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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