Lead Direct Care Professional

About the role

The Lead Direct Care Professional (Lead DCP) at Devereux Arizona’s Residential Treatment Center (RTC) is responsible for the health and safety of the campus individuals, assisting Program Managers with supervising, planning, and implementing daily program activities.

Responsibilities

• Helping individuals with their mental health
• Managing behaviors and emotional needs
• De-escalating crisis situations
• Treatment plan implementation
• Personal care (bathing, dressing)
• Medication management
• Transport
• Fostering social skills
• Supporting direct care staff
• Being an active member of the treatment team
• Assisting with managing behaviors in accordance with individualized treatment plans
• Facilitating programming that promotes treatment goals and developmental skills
• Serving as a role model, mentor, leader, and trainer to Direct Care Professionals
• Aiding in the planning and implementation of enrichment activities such as art projects, music groups, culinary arts, various athletics (basketball, soccer, swimming), and adult-transition prep!

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree in human services preferred
• One (1) year of work experience in behavioral health service delivery or Six (6) months Devereux experience
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Valid Arizona Driver's License is required

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a 36-month DMV check
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and Job Demand Assessment (if applicable)
• Must be able to pass a drug test within 24 hours of offer with negative results
• Must be able to attend two (2) weeks of new hire orientation
• Must have a current AZ Fingerprint Clearance Card with no restrictions (or eligibility to obtain with no restrictions)

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage crisis situations
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care principles
• Experience with behavior management techniques
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits and Rewards

• Paid time off (24 days per year, increase with years of service)
• Sick time (64 hours per year)
• ASCEND, career accelerator program and tuition assistance
• Retirement, eM Life for Mental Health and Work/Life Programs, Service Anniversary Awards
• Free access to Payactiv, a platform to get a portion of your earned wages between pay periods
• Quality Low-Cost Benefits (medical, dental, vision, pet insurance): 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires!

Pay and Schedule

• Pay Range: $21 - $23.10 / hr
• Shift Differentials: $1/hr. 3pm-11pm and $2/hr. 11pm-7am, 7 days/wk.
• Variety of Full Time Schedule Options; ability to work afternoons/nights and weekends needed

Location

6436 E Sweetwater Ave., Scottsdale, Arizona 85254

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.