Direct Care Professional – Residential Setting

$20.00–$22.00/hour | 6436 E Sweetwater Ave., Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Full-Time and Part-Time | Paid Training | Shift Differential Opportunities

Make a difference every day as a Direct Care Professional. Help children and adolescents build life skills, independence, and confidence while working alongside a supportive team in a rewarding behavioral health environment. Our Residential Treatment Center (RTC) provides intensive, 24-hour support for youth aged 7 to 17, who are experiencing serious emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges. In a structured, therapeutic environment, we combine clinical expertise with compassionate, trauma-informed care to help youth heal, grow and build a brighter future. The RTC features dormitories, an accredited K-12 school, food services, 24/7 on-site nursing, and specialized therapy and clinical services.

What You'll Do...

• Support individuals with behavioral, emotional, and mental health needs.
• Implement treatment plans and assist with crisis prevention and de-escalation.
• Provide personal care, medication support, and transportation.
• Encourage social skill development and independence.
• Complete documentation and participate in team meetings.
• Lead and support fun activities including art, music, sports, cooking, and life-skills training.

Start a rewarding career where every day is an opportunity to make a positive impact. Apply today!

Additional Details:

Full Time Schedules: 1st shift (7:30am-3:30pm), 2nd shift (2:30pm-10:30pm), 3rd shift (10:00pm-8:00am); weekends required

Part Time Schedules: Thursday, Saturday, Sunday (7:30am-3:30pm); weekends required

Shift differential opportunities: $1/hr. 3:00pm-11:00pm and $2/hr. 11:00pm-7:00am

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work or relevant field preferred
• Six (6) weeks of behavioral health work experience required

OTHER:

• Ability to attend full time new hire orientation (paid)
• Drug test within 24hrs of offer w/ negative results
• Pre-employment Physical and Job Demand Assessment
• Valid Arizona Driver's License & pass DMV 36-month history check
• Current Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card with no restrictions (or eligibility to obtain with no restrictions).

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!

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.

Our Culture, Our Expectations

At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders.

We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services.

What Devereux Offers You

In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment.