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Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health

Direct Support Professional (Med Transporter)

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, Poughkeepsie, New York, United States,


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Are you interested in making a positive difference in the lives of adults with developmental disabilities? Are you new to this field and want to learn more? Do you want to work somewhere where you KNOW you are making a difference every day?If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!We are currently offering a

$3,000 SIGN ON BONUS

to brand new full time employees working over 37.5 hours per week or a

$1,500 SIGN ON BONUS

for part time employees working 20 or more hours per weekBeing a Med Transporter has its AdvantagesAs a Med Transporter at Devereux, you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer:Paid orientation.Over 5 weeks of paid time off your first year.Quality Low-Cost Benefits, plus student loan debt assistance and 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires! https://www.mydevereuxbenefits.org/

Access to the Savi Student Loan Checkup tool to help you navigate the student loan system – quickly see your repayment plan options and discover potential savings!A rewarding experience helping individuals complete daily activities and achieve long term goals.Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health New York provides programs and services for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and dual diagnoses. Located in Poughkeepsie, NY, this position works directly with individuals while safely and accurately preparing and administering medications. The Med Transporter will assist in implementing residential programs as developed, including medical transport and scheduling. They are responsible for complying with regulatory and facility policies on medication consents, teaching individuals about medications and medication management, accurately monitoring and documenting medication administration, and monitoring medication effects and adverse reactions according to facility protocol. They will report concerns to the RN on duty, report actual/potential medication errors per facility procedure, and actively engage in medication error reduction practices.Location:

Beck Road IRA, PoughkeepsieSalary:

(commensurate with education and experience)With HS Diploma/GED - $19.50 - $21.25 per hourWith BA/BS - $20.50 - $22.34 per hourWith MA/MS or higher - $21.50 - $23.43 per hourLearn more about working at DevereuxYou 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 tuition assistance and student loan repayment, among other benefits! Learn more: http://jobs.devereuxorg/ascend

.#sponsoredQualificationsMust have medication administration certification and be able to work a flexible schedule including weekend hours.Minimum of two years of college in a degree-seeking program, preferably in a human services field.Prefer BA degree in a human services field.Can substitute one year of related experience for the education requirement.Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.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.Posted Date

4 days ago

(9/11/2024 5:49 PM)Requisition ID

2024-39594Category

MedicalPosition Type

Full-TimeThe employment policies of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health are to recruit and hire qualified employees without discrimination because of race, religion, creed, color, age, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, communication ability, gender identity or expression or sexual orientation and to treat them equally with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement - including upgrading, promotion and transfer - consistent with individual skills and the needs of Devereux.The employment policies of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health are to recruit and hire qualified employees without discrimination because of race, religion, creed, color, age, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, communication ability, gender identity or expression or sexual orientation and to treat them equally with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement - including upgrading, promotion and transfer - consistent with individual skills and the needs of Devereux. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.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.Devereux uses E-Verify to verify the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Through E-Verify, employers send information from the I-9 form to the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Homeland Security to verify that newly hired employees are authorized to work in the United States. Devereux will inform the newly hired employee if E-Verify issues a mismatch and provide written instruction for contesting a mismatch. Devereux will keep all personal information confidential.Devereux is a drug free workplace, drug screening is required.

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