Devereux CT- Northwest CT Chamber of Commerce Career Fair 10/16/24

**Description**

**Devereux- CT In-Person Career Fair**

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!** to either of these questions, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!

**Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2024**

**Time: 10am-2pm**

**Location:**

**Northwest CT Chamber of Commerce**

**City Hall**

**Auditorium (2nd floor)**

**140 Main Street, Torrington, CT 06790**

_Must be at least 21 years of age -High School Diploma- Valid Driver's License_

**Please bring: Updated Resume and References**

**Click to learn about our Excellent Benefits!**

**ASCEND - Career Accelerator Program**

Devereux CT has three different programs:

1. Glenholme School:Located in Washington, CT, the Glenholme School is a residential program for children with learning differences and special needs includinglearning differences and mental health/behavioral challenges (ages 8-19).

1. Transition Program: Located in Washington, CT, the Transition Program empowers young adults to strengthen their independence and develop goals to lead a productive life.This includes job coaching, career exploration, goal development and planning, and much more (ages 18-23).

1. UCS Program:Located in Washington, CT, the short-term shelter care services for unaccompanied children who cross the southern borderof the United States without a parent or legal guardian (ages 8-12).

**WHAT ARE WE HIRING FOR?**

**Glenholme- Special Education Teachers**

**Certified - starting at $53,053/yr + experience**

**Glenholme- School Clinicians**

**Certified - starting at $60,000/yr + experience**

**Glenholme- Direct Support Professionals (2** **nd** **and 3** **rd** **shifts)**

**Starting at $17.78/hr + education + experience**

**UCS- Bilingual Teachers**

**Certified - starting at $61,000/yr + experience**

**UCS- Bilingual Youth Care Professional (2** **nd** **and 3** **rd** **shifts)**

**Starting at $19/hr + education + experience**

Questions? Contact us!

Catie Sinapi- People Operations Manager

csinapi@devereux.orgor 860-868-7377 ext. 200265

OR

Tacy Nettleton- People Operations Specialist

tnettlet@devereux.orgor 860-868-7377 ext. 200201

**Qualifications**

High School Diploma or GED required, Bachelor's degree preferred in relevant field. One (1) year of human service experience working with children, adolescents, and adults required.

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.

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.

**Posted Date** _1 week ago_ _(9/11/2024 9:21 AM)_

**_Requisition ID_** _2024-39581_

**_Category_** _Direct Care_

**_Position Type_** _Full-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.