Overview:
Are you looking to advance in the behavioral health field? Are you interested in making a positive difference in the lives of adults with developmental disabilities?
If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!
Being an Assistant Supervisor has its Advantages!
As an Assistant Supervisor, you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer:
* The opportunity to develop the leadership skills needed to step up into a Program Management position
* Working in a respectful, inclusive and diverse environment
* Excellent Benefits + Tuition Assistance (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
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. Our beautiful Goleta campus overlooks the Pacific Ocean, and has been treating adults with co-occurring diagnoses in California since 1945.
This position is responsible for assisting the Program Manager with overseeing the efficient operation of our Weisman program. Weisman Center is a residential care facility for the elderly that serves both men and women, age 59 and older. The capacity of this warm, caring home is 15 people. The goal of Weisman is to maintain an excellent quality of life for an aging population. Maintaining skills, functioning and good health are all promoted.
Responsibilities include:
* Provide direct care support to individuals served
* Provide guidance and support to staff
* Management of petty cash funds
* Staff scheduling and allocation per established staff/individual served ratios within programs
* Maintains, collects (from assigned staff) and enters all PSR compliance data
* Oversees accurate and timely collection of individual served data by Direct Care Staff per individual goals and objectives
* Enters data into electronic health system
* Plan and create activities for individuals served
* Creates mileu support, schedules, and other materials
* Must have the ability to work with individuals with moderate to severe challenging behaviors
* Other duties as assigned by Program Administrator
Pay: $24-$25/hour DOE
Schedule: May vary, but looking for candidates that are primarily available in the afternoons/evenings. Minimum of one weekend day required.
Responsibilities:
Company Overview
Devereux is one of the nation's 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 10,000+ 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 6,500 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 employment. In 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.
Visit www.mydevereuxbenefits.org to see why Devereux is a great place to work!
Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE
Qualifications:
Prior supervisory experience in direct care highly preferred. Must have a valid drivers license and a good driving record. Must also be able to pass thorough background checks & Livescan. Proficiency using Word and Excel. Must be able to complete two weeks of paid, job training classes. Must be flexible, patient, energetic, creative, and a team player. Have a strong passion for assisting adults with special needs.
* High school diploma/GED required.
* Must obtain Direct Support Professional Year 1 Certification within 1 year of employment
* Must obtain Direct Support Professional Year 2 Certification within 2 years of employment.
* Must obtain Administration certification through the State of California, Community Care Licensing Division upon hire. Adult Residential Administrator (ARF) or Residential Care Facility for the Elderly Certification (RCFE) as required per program regulation.
* First Aid and CPR certification required.
* Proficiency using Word & Excel
EXPERIENCE: A minimum of 12-months experience providing direct care to individuals with developmental disabilities required. 2 years of experience and prior supervisory/lead staff experience in developmental services highly preferred.
Compensation is $24-$25/hr DOE
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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