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Job InformationDevereux Advanced Behavioral Health Direct Care Professional Berwyn, Pennsylvania Apply NowDo you want to make a positive impact on the lives of the adults we serve? Do you want to become a part of a team creating meaningful and productive lives for those individuals that we serve?Ifyou answered YES, then consider joining our Adult Services team!Direct Care Professional Pay rate is $17.00-19.38Being a Direct Care Professional has its Advantages:Opportunities to learn and grow in the Behavioral Healthcare fieldComprehensive training in crisis prevention/intervention, trauma informed care, CPR, first aidFlexible schedules that can work with school, family commitments, or other employmentDevereux Advanced Behavioral Health Adult Services provides programs and services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our main campus is located in Berwyn, PA. Our dedicated team of over 900 staff ranging from highly-specialized clinicians and nurses to recreational and direct staff professionals, all work to one common goal: the happiness, self-fulfillment, and social integration of each adult in our community.As a Direct Care Professional, you will assist in daily living activities, including health and hygiene management, cooking, cleaning, recreation, and documentation to include shift reports, incident reports, and individual progress reports. You will maintain a safe and therapeutic treatment environment that meets the physical, emotional, and personal needs of the individuals we serve.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, social work, education, or a related field is required, or 12 years of related experienceBe at least 21 years of ageMust possess and maintain a valid driver's licenseThe IDEAL candidate will be empathetic, a team player, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, be energetic and creative, understand the theories of behavior management and positive reinforcement, and represent themselves as a positive role model. Additionally, you must be able to complete the required new hire orientation class, have a strong passion for working with and helping children and adolescents with special needs, and possess a valid license.Physical Requirements: Significant amounts of walking, sitting, and standing. Some lifting and/or managing resistance required related to applying physical intervention techniques upwards 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 eyewear, and gown. Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Some degree of physical involvement in the exercise of Safe and Positive Approaches.Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse occurring in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.Posted Date: 1 day ago (11/29/2024 12:00 PM)Requisition ID: 2024-41160Category: Direct CarePosition Type: Full-Time or Part-TimeThe employment policies of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health are to recruit and hire qualified employees without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, age, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, communication ability, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation and to treat them equally with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement.Devereux is a drug-free workplace, and drug screening is required.#J-18808-Ljbffr