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Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Devereux Pennsylvania Children's Services Career Fair: October 29th 2024 in West Chester, Pennsylvania
Description
On-site Career Fair
Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity working with children with Special Needs, Challenging Behaviors or Behavioral Health diagnoses? Are you looking for a FT or PT employment opportunity?
If you answered YES! to either of these questions, then consider joining our team!
Date:
Tuesday, October 29th 2024
Time:
10am - 3pm
Location:
Coatesville Area Public Library
501 East Lincoln Highway, PA 19320
What Are We Hiring For?
Direct Support Professionals (FT, PT, PRN)
Mental Health Technicians (FT & PT)
Instructional Support Specialist (FT & PT)
and More!
Save your spot to interview with one of our managers!
RSVP
Ze'Aira Boggess | 267.387.5300|Zboggess@devereux.org
Employment with Devereux Pennsylvania Children's Services (DPACS) offers:
Growth and Promotion Opportunities
ASCEND- Career Accelerator Program
Paid Training and Professional Development
A supportive professional team environment
BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY AFTER 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT (learn more atmydevereuxbenefits.org)
Minimum Employment Qualifications include:
Must be at least 21 years of age
High School Diploma / GED (Education requirements vary depending on position)
Valid Driver's License required for some positions
Education acquired outside of the U.S. requires an approved education evaluation for employment.
Devereux Pennsylvania Children’s Services (DPACS) 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.
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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.
Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE
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Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED required. One (1) year of human service experience working with children, adolescents, and adults preferred.
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.
Posted Date 3 weeks ago (9/30/2024 12:25 PM)
Requisition ID 2024-39966
Category Direct Care
Position Type Full-Time or Part-Time
Remote No
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.