Student Support Professional

Student Support Professional Position

We are seeking a Student Support Professional who has experience with the student population and is passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with learning differences and mental health/behavioral challenges. If this describes you, then look no further!

The position is located at The Glenholme School, part of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, which has provided a comprehensive residential program and services for children with learning differences and special needs for over 50 years. The selected candidate will foster Devereux's mission and values of quality care as well as providing top-notch and individualized therapeutic care for our students.

The schedule is Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm.

The primary responsibilities include:

• Responsible for 1:1 support for adolescent (between the ages of 8-21) within the classroom environment
• Accurately and completely document behavioral incidents, supplemental observations, necessary logs, and token information.
• Collect and/or computerize behavioral data as assigned.
• Promote independence by teaching and coaching students through activities of daily living (showering, brushing teeth, chore completion, room cleanliness, etc.)
• Facilitate activities
• Effectively implement instruction appropriate to each child's cognitive, emotional, social, and psychological development
• Manage behavioral incidences within the classroom setting, utilizing principles of PBIS and the token economy
• Communicate pertinent information to supervisors, clinicians, behaviorists, nurses, etc.
• Document shift happenings at the conclusion of the shift
• Display effective problem-solving skills
• Promote campus core values of fairness, honesty, respect, responsibility, and kindness
• Establish a safe, clean, nurturing and productive living environment

The minimum qualifications are:

• Bachelor Degree
• Be at least 21 years of age
• Possess and maintains a valid driver’s license

Preferred qualifications:

• 1 year of human services experience working with children, adolescents, and adults

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 is to unlock and nurture 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.

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.

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.