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title: Direct Support Professional Days
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| **Company** | [Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/devereux?utm_source=ai_markdown) |
| **Location** | Washington, CT |
| **Salary** | $21.5/hr - $23.54/hr |
| **Posted** | Oct 16, 2026 |

## Is this job real?

**Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening.

## Visa sponsorship

- **H-1B:** Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 77 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4).
- **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health.

## Pay for similar jobs

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## Description

## Description

**Pay:**

- Base pay $21.50 - $23.54 based on education and experience.
- Experience credit applied in addition to base pay
- $1,560 annual increase for Master degree
- Overtime payment at 1.5x your hourly rate

**Benefits & Rewards:**

- 24 vacation days (increases with years of service)
- 8 sick days
- Quality low cost benefits (you can view our plans by visiting https://benefits.devereux.org)
- 403(b) plan with employer match/contribution
- Employee Assistance Program
- Career accelerator program (ASCEND). This program includes 100% of tuition covered (up to $15k reimbursed annually for undergraduate and $25k reimbursed annually for graduate) and student loan repayment! Learn more here

**The Glenholme School:**

Are you interested in making a life-saving difference for children and adolescents? Would you enjoy being part of a team working to change the world for the better?

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

For over 50 years -- The Glenholme School, part of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, has provided a comprehensive residential program and services for children with learning differences and special needs. Located in picturesque Washington, CT the Direct Support Professional position will be part of a cohesive, passionate and dynamic team. 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.

**Position:**

We are seeking a Direct 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!

**Schedule:**

Team A

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8am-4pm

Sunday 8am-4pm

**OR**

Team B

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8am-4pm

Saturday 8am-4pm

**Primary Responsibilities Include:**

- Responsible for a group of up to 12 adolescents (between the ages of 8-21) within the boarding environment
- Maintain accountability of all students in your group, at all times (including bed checks once students go to sleep, beginning at 9pm)
- 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 cottage milieu, 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

## Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

- High School Diploma
- Be at least 21 years of age
- Possess and maintains a valid drivers’ license

Preferred Qualifications:

- 1 year of Human Services experience working with children, adolescents, and adults

## Company Overview

**Company Overview** 

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:** Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing 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.

**Our Culture, Our Expectations**  

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. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.

We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time.

**What Devereux Offers You** 

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.

**Visit www.mydevereuxbenefits.org to see why Devereux is a great place to work!**  

*Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE*
## Skills

- Special Needs Education
- Cleanliness
- Direct Support
- Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (Pbis)
- Teaching
- Activities Of Daily Living (ADLs)
- Working with Children Check
- Coaching
## Benefits

- Financial Aid/Assistance
- Professional Development
- Mental Health
- Health Insurance
- Paid Time Off (Pto)
- Sick Leave
- 403(b) Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings

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