[{"country_short": "USA", "city": "Cape Coral", "description": "Be a part of creating meaningful, independent and productive lives for children and adolescents who receive services from ourCape CoralIntensive Developmental Disabilities Group Home in Cape Coral, Florida.We haveseveral openingsforpart-time direct care professionals.The direct care professional position will allow you to find purpose and give you room to grow in the largest not-for-profit provider of services to children and families in Florida.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = \"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office\" />\nAll Direct Care Professionals are expected to implement our Philosophy of Care which is to provide:\n* \nIndividual Services\n* \nEffective and Accountable Services\n* \nUtilize Positive Approaches\nShift Available: Part-time. Must be willing to work according to operational need: 1st shift(7am-3pm),2nd shift (3pm-11pm), and 3rd shift (11pm-7am). This position will work approx15-30 hours per week.As a Direct Care Professional, you will be expected to actively assist your assigned clients in the participation, involvement and routine of their individualized program.\nExamples include but are not limited to:\n* \nPersonal hygiene\n* \nChores and Room Care\n* \nPeer Interaction and Socialization (i.e. appropriate social interactions, practicing taking turns and working an s a team member)\n* \nMeal Preparation\n* \nRecreation activities\n* \nAssist in School Work\n* \nMedication Administration\nImportant things to know about this job:\nWhat Training will I receive while working as a Direct Care Professional?\n* \nSafe and Positive Approaches**to restraints\n* \nCPR and First AID\n* \nSuicide Prevention\nLearn to apply the governing principles of Devereux's treatment model and so much more?\nWhat Level of position is the Direct Care Professional?\n* \nThe DCP is an entry-level position\n* \nDesigned for individuals with little or no previous experience working with children and adolescents with emotional and mental health issues\n* \nIdeal for those just beginning a career in the field of human services\n* \nIdeal for those who have a real interest in the study of psychology, behavioral health care or social services\n* \nPerfect for those who want to make a real difference in someone's life\nWhat is the potential for Advancement above aPart Time Direct Care Professional?\nDevereux prefers to develop employees and promote from within.This often means your Manager has learned and gained their experience in the same job you are applying for.The next level position is typically for individuals who have had some formal experience working with children with special needs in a residential setting.With 15 Centers in 11 states and Florida being the largest, Devereux is the largest, non-profit behavioral healthcare organization in the USA.We offer the opportunity to learn, grow, and accomplish the extraordinary.There is potential for full time and management opportunities for those who strive to implement our Philosophy of Care and improve the lives of our clients.\nIf you're a highly motivated person who wants to thrive in a high energy, leading-edge mental health and behavioral healthcare environment, you will find that Devereux is a great place to build your career and professional skills.\nKEYWORDS that you may input to search for current openings include but are not limited to: part time, direct care, mental health technician, group home, developmental disabilities, behavior specialist, ABA, autism, behavioral, developmental disability.", "date_new": "2012-03-23 06:00:20", "url": "http://jobs.devereux.org/xml/27338521/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Devereux", "title": "Direct Support Professional", "reqid": "IRC58468", "state": "Florida", "state_short": "FL", "location": "Cape Coral, FL", "uid": 27338521}]