Description

Do you have a passion for supporting individuals with special needs? Are you interested in gaining experience in the Behavioral Health Field?

If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!

Being a Personal Attendant at Devereux has its Advantages!

As a Personal Attendant, you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals with special needs.

We offer:

• Up to a $1000 Sign on BONUS! ($500 for PT positions)

• Flexible schedules that work around school and family commitments

• Opportunities to learn and develop professionally in the behavioral health field

• A fun, fast-paced, and supportive environment where you can participate in the treatment planning process

• Quality Low-Cost Benefits after 30 days of hire, including medical and dental, plus student loan debt assistance and tuition reimbursement (learn more at benefits.devereux.org)

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.

What Do Personal Attendants Do at Devereux CA?

Located throughout Santa Barbara County, Devereux’s California’s Supported Living Services (SLS) are designed to provide an alternative living arrangement for adults with special needs who prefer not to be housed in larger group home settings. Our services are flexible and provide focus and emphasis on matters related to the specific needs of each individual in their effort toward independent living.Personal living plans are created and maintained by each resident, with suggestions from Devereux California’s professional caregivers, and families or guardians. Individualized plans allow residents maximum choice regarding community contacts, staffing preferences, staffing hours and how each individual is to be assisted in their home. The overarching goal of ILS and SLS is to help individuals live a fulfilling and rewarding life, according to their personal aspirations and choices.

Job Responsibilities of the Personal Attendant include, but are not limited to:

• Assistance with basic daily living, including cooking, cleaning, and bill pay

• Personal/ Hygiene care

• Escorting our individuals to appointments, errands and recreational outtings

• Assisting adults with finding and taking public transportation

• Other activities, as assigned by the Program Coordinator

Qualifications

Qualifications : A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED required . Experience in the field preferred . Valid Driver’s License and a good driving record required. Additionally, you must be able to complete two weeks of paid new hire training,and have a strong passion for assisting adults with special needs. You must also be able to pass federal and state background clearances.

Devereux is committed to the health and safety of our staff. All Devereux centers have formal infectious-disease and emergency-management plans tailored to specifically address the unique aspects of communicable disease prevention including COVID-19. Learn More:https://jobs.devereux.org/#covid.

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.

Starting Pay: $16 /hour. Overnight Sleep Positions are $15.50/hour

Posted Date 2 months ago (4/18/2023 3:09 PM)

Requisition ID 2023-30215

Category Direct Care

Position Type Full-Time or Part-Time

The employment policies of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health are to recruit and hire qualified employees without discrimination because 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 - including upgrading, promotion and transfer - consistent with individual skills and the needs of Devereux.