Are you interested in making a positive impact in the lives of adults with special needs? Are you looking to advance your career in the behavioral health field? If you answered yes to these questions, consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!
We offer:
- 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)
- Tuition Assistance up to $25k and Student Loan assistance up to 5k a year through our new Program ASCEND (https://jobs.devereux.org/ascend/)
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health is one of the largest and most advanced behavioral healthcare organizations in the country. We are looking for Direct Support II staff to 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 adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders with moderate to severe behavioral challenges and/or significant deficits in adaptive skills. 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
- Accompanying adults on community outings, medical appointments and other activities, as directed by program management
- Must have comfort with hygiene care
- Must be willing to work with adults with challenging and/or aggressive behaviors
General Shifts:
- 6am-2pm (No current availability)
- 2pm-10pm
- 10pm-6am ($1/hr. shift differential included)
- A minimum of one weekend shift per week required
Requirements:
- 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 driver’s license and clean driving record 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.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 24 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid orientation
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Every weekend
- Overnight shift
- Overtime
Application Question(s):
- This position is located in Lompoc, CA. Are you able to commute to Lompoc?
Experience:
- Working with people with autism: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person