Are you looking to further your career in the behavioral health field? Are you interested in making a positive impact in the lives of adults with special needs?

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 that allows you to participate in the treatment planning process
• Quality Low-Cost Benefits after 30 days of hire, including medical and dental, 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. Located in Santa Barbara County, Devereux California is a therapeutic behavioral health treatment facility offering residential and community living services, 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.

We are looking for a Direct Support II staff to help ensure the efficient operation of our Tularosa program located in Lompoc, CA. Tularosa is an adult residential facility in a community-based setting. This home serves individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders who have moderate to severe behavioral challenges and/or significant deficits in adaptive skills. Tularosa’s program aims to provide person-centered services to individuals with autism that will support each individual in becoming a productive, socially connected, and personally fulfilled member of their local community. Residents receive on-site behavior analysis services, medical case management, medication monitoring, independent living skills training and community inclusion activities.

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 adults served
• Assisting, instructing, and supporting individuals with daily living activities, including cooking, cleaning, budgeting, bill pay, grocery shopping, and personal hygiene
• Accompanying individuals on community outings, medical appointments, and other activities, as directed by program management
• Must have comfort with hygiene care. This can include both males and females.
• Must be willing to work with individuals with challenging and/or aggressive behaviors

General Shifts:

• Days: 6am-2pm (very limited availability)
• Afternoons: 2pm-10pm
• Overnights: 10pm-6am ($1/hourly Shift Differential included- is an “awake” position)
• A minimum of one weekend shift per week required

Qualifications:

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

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.

Keywords: direct care, caregiver, social services, behavioral health, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, direct support professional, behavioral interventionist, aba therapy, registered behavior technician, para educator

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• 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
• Holidays
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Application Question(s):

• Are you available for evening, weekend and holiday work?

Experience:

• Developmental disabilities: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• CDL (Required)

Work Location: In person

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