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Devereux
Assistant Supervisor
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What they do
A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.
$42,001 / year median in California
+19% projected growth
Job Description
Assistant Supervisor Devereux
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Full Job Description Description:
Are you looking for a supervisory position in the Behavioral Health field? Are you interested in making a positive impact in the lives of adults with developmental disabilities? If you answered yes, consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team! Being an Assistant Supervisor has its Advantages! As an Assistant Supervisor, you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need.We offer:
The opportunity to develop the leadership skills needed to step into a Program Coordinator or Program Administrator position A respectful, inclusive, and diverse environment A comprehensive benefits package available after 30 days of hire, including student loan debt assistance and tuition reimbursement (learn more at benefits.devereux.org) A fun, fast-paced, supportive environment that allows you to participate in the treatment planning process 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 and community living services, clinical services, and a vocational day program for adults with multiple diagnoses, including autistic spectrum disorders, emotional and/or behavioral differences, intellectual and developmental disabilities, dementia, and other cognitive disorders. We are looking for an energetic and compassionate Assistant Supervisor to support our Program Manager in the efficient operation of our Foothill Program. Foothill Home is a residential four-bedroom enhanced behavioral supports home located in Santa Barbara, designed to provide care for adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder who may have additional medical or behavioral health concerns. The primary goal is to have individuals live in a welcoming learning environment that helps them lead productive, happy, and engaged lives within the broader community. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Providing direct care support to individuals served Providing guidance and support to staff Management of petty cash funds Staff scheduling and allocation per established staff/individual served ratios within programs Maintaining, collecting (from assigned staff) and entering all PSR compliance data Overseeing accurate and timely collection of data by Direct Care Staff, per individual goals and objectives Entering data into electronic health system Planning and creating activities for individuals served Other duties as assigned by Program Administrator Creating milieu support, schedules, and other materials Assistance with hygiene care. Includes males and females Must have the ability to work with individuals with severe aggression and challenging behaviors soredQualifications:
Education:
High School Diploma/GED required. BA degree in a related field preferred. May substitute some education and related experience for education. Must obtain Direct Support Professional Year 1 Certification within 6-months of employment Must obtain Direct Support Professional Year 2 Certification within 12-months of employment. If employee is DSP Year 1 certified upon hire, then DSP Year 2 certification must be obtained within 6-months of employment. Must be a Registered Behavioral Technician or willing to obtain certification within 60-days of initial employment, OR be either a Licensed Psychiatric Technician or Qualified Behavior Modification Professional Must obtain Adult Residential Administrator (ARF) Certification through the State of California, Community Care Licensing Division, upon hire First Aid and CPR certification required Proficiency usingWord & Excel Experience:
A minimum of 12-months experience providing direct care to individuals with developmental disabilities. 2 years of experience and prior supervisory experience in developmental services highly preferred. 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 includingCOVID-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.Keywords:
Assistant Supervisor, Assistant Manager, RBT, Registered Behavioral Technician, Direct Care Supervisor, Direct Support Professional, Behavioral Tech, Behavioral Health Supervisor 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.
- every day
- for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders.
- 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.