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Residential Autism Counselor-Pt/Weekends

Company

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
Address , West Chester, 19380, Pa
Employment type PART_TIME
Salary $16.50 - $19.06 an hour
Expires 2023-10-07
Posted at 9 months ago
Job Description
Description:

Do you want to make a positive change in the lives of children & youth? Do you want to improve the lives of others?


At Devereux as a Residential Autism Counselor, you will impact the individuals you are working with by unlocking their full potential on a daily basis.


Every day as a Residential Autism Counselor you will…

  • Ensure the individuals you are working with are safe
  • Engage in daily activities such as ADL’s, Recreational, and Social Activities with individuals
  • Address and redirect inappropriate behavior of individuals you are working with
  • Implement treatment plan goals and objectives

You will be offered:

  • Excellent Benefits (learn more at benefits.devereux.org)
  • Growth and Promotion Opportunities
  • BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY AFTER 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT (1st day of the 1st pay period after 30 days)
  • ASCEND- Career Accelerator Program
  • Paid Training and Professional Development
  • A fun and professional team environment
Available Shifts:7am-3pm, 2pm-10pm, 10pm-8am


Payrates: $16.50-$19.06/hr (based on experience and education)


Sign On Bonus: PT=$500 (sign on bonus for external applicants only)


Devereux Pennsylvania Children’s Services (DPACS) center serves children, adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral, emotional and psychiatric challenges and disorders. Located in West Chester and Malvern Pennsylvania, services provided include psychiatric residential treatment (PRTF), residential treatment (RTF), acute inpatient psychiatric hospital (AIP), assessment services, community-based mental health services, community-based employment training and social skills training, and approved private school educational services to male and female children and adolescents (6-21 years of age) with diagnoses of intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, concomitant psychiatric and behavioral challenges often associated with experiencing some level of trauma in their lives.


Keywords: hiring immediately, direct care, IDD/Autism, mental health worker, direct support professional,

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Qualifications:
Devereux requires all individuals interviewing for a position involving contact with children to complete The Diana Screen, a screening that assesses a candidate’s understanding of appropriate boundaries between adults and children.

High School Diploma or GED required. Education Evaluation required if education was acquired outside the U.S. Some experience working with children preferred. Must be at least 21 years of age and have a valid driver’s license.

The IDEAL candidate will... Be empathetic, a team player, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, energetic, creative, understand the theories of behavior management and positive reinforcement, and represent yourself as a positive role model. Additionally, you must be able to complete 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 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 to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.