Cook/Direct Support Professional

Description

Unlock Potential: Become a Cook/Direct Support Professional and Change Lives!

 

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Florida provides programs and services for children and adolescents who face significant emotional, behavioral and intellectual/developmental challenges. Located in Titusville, FL, this position is hybrid role that will be responsible for cooking meals and provided direct support to our individuals in our care.   Responsibilities include:

 

Cook Responsibilities (70%)

• Prepare and serve meals according to established menus
• Monitor food usage
• Store dietary supplies properly
• Report safety issues to the Program Coordinator
• Participate in monthly Environment of Care inspections to ensure compliance with Joint Commission standards.

Direct Care Responsibilities (30%)

• Personal Care: Assist with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, and meal preparation. 
• Behavioral Support: Implement behavior management plans and support individuals in developing coping strategies.
• Skill Development: Facilitate skill-building activities, including social skills, communication, and life skills training.
• Crisis Intervention: Recognize signs of distress and de-escalate situations effectively and safely.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of client progress, incidents, and daily activities.
• Transportation: Assist clients with transportation to appointments, community activities, or school.
• Collaboration: Work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including therapists, nurses, and family members.
• Training and Education: Participate in ongoing training to stay updated on best practices in behavioral health support.

Learn more about our Residential Facility!

 

 

 

Position Details:

Salary:  starts at $17.55 / hour (rate is based on education and relevant experience)

Schedule: Monday - Friday: 12pm-8pm

 

Benefits and Rewards

We strive to create an inclusive environment, and retain the talented employees who make our organization a great place to work. We offer:

• Paid time off (24 days per year, increase with years of service); Sick time (64 hours per year) for full-time staff.

• Retirement – 403(b) through TIAA
• Quality Low-Cost Benefits (medical, dental, vision), pet insurance, plus student loan debt assistance and 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires! http://mydevereuxbenefits.org
• ASCEND - Tuition Program You deserve to work somewhere that gives back to you! Devereux is proud to offer ASCEND – the first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers – the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential. This program includes 100% of tuition covered (up to $15k reimbursed annually for undergraduate and $25k reimbursed annually for graduate)!  Learn more here.
• ASCEND - Student Loan Repayment - Let Devereux help pay back your student loans with student loan repayment!  Learn more here.

• Free access to Payactiv, a platform to get a portion of your earned wages between pay periods

• Employee Assistance Program and Employee Discounts – Available the first day of employment through Carebridge

• Service Awards – All employees celebrating a five-year increment (5, 10, 15, etc.) anniversary receive taxable compensation in recognition of their long-term commitment to Devereux.

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Qualifications

EDUCATION:  High school graduate or equivalent. Additional training in food preparation preferred. 

 

EXPERIENCE:  At least one year food preparation experience in an institutional setting preferred. Previous experience with the National Lunch Program is preferred. 

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Ability to lift 30 to 50 pounds, walk, run, stoop, kneel, push/pull and reach above shoulders.  

 

Other Requirements:

• Successfully pass pre-employment medical screenings which include: Drug Screen, Physical, and TB Test.

• Valid driver's license
• Must be able to complete a