Seasonal Direct Care Professional

Job description

Description Looking to make extra income this summer while spending time mentoring and having fun with kids? Then being a Seasonal Respite Direct Care Professional at Devereux is for YOU! You belong here. Located in Tucson, AZ, our Respite Program provides temporary relief to primary caregivers while ensuring youth receive care in a safe, structured and nurturing environment. We provide services to individuals from birth to the age of 17, who are experiencing moderate emotional or behavioral difficulties. Youth get to enjoy a wide variety of recreational and enrichment opportunities, including: arts and crafts, roller skating, gardening, movies, arcade, park visits, and community outings (museums, parades, festivals, sporting events)! And, we operate out of residential houses, creating a fun and safe home-like environment for those in our care. Summer Direct Care Professionals (DCP ) provide direct supervision and assist with the day-to-day activity schedule that is setup for individuals in the program. Direct support duties include: helping individuals with their mental health, managing behaviors and emotional needs, de-escalating situations, treatment plan implementation, persona...