Residential Counselor-PT/Weekends (West Chester, PA)

Residential Counselor-PT Weekends (Every Other Weekend)Do you have a passion to work with children with intellectual, developmental or emotional disorders? Are you looking for an opportunity to make a real difference in someone''s life? If you answered YES! to either of these questions, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team! Being a Residential Counselor has its Advantages! You will be offered: Part Time Weekend hours-great for students or as a 2nd jobAble to schedule additional shifts beyond weekends with OnShift mobile app provided to all employeesGrowth and Promotion OpportunitiesPaid Training & Professional DevelopmentHourly rates from $16.50 -$18.81 depending on relevant past experience_________________________________________________________________________________________Sign On Bonus= $500 OR $1,000 based on PT or FTNew FT DSP hires will receive a sign on bonus of $1,000 which will be paid out over their first 6 months of employment. $350 upon hire + $350 at the completion of 90 days + $300 at the completion of 180 daysNew PT DSP hires will receive a sign on bonus of $500 which will be paid out over their first 6 months of employment. $150 upon hire + $150 at the completion of 90 days + $200 at the completion of 180 days_____________________________________________________________________________________________Devereux Pennsylvania Children''s Services (DPACS) center serves children, adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral, emotional and psychiatric challenges and disorders. Located in West Chester and Malvern Pennsylvania, services provided include psychiatric residential treatment (PRTF), residential treatment (RTF), acute inpatient psychiatric hospital (AIP), assessment services, community-based mental health services, community-based employment training and social skills training, and approved private school educational services to male and female children and adolescents (6-21 years of age) with diagnoses of intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, concomitant psychiatric and behavioral challenges often associated with experiencing some level of trauma in their lives. A primary focus throughout the program is the philosophy of Program-Wide Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PW-PBIS), a program-wide system of care that promotes and rewards positive behaviors, and prevents negative behaviors, to create safe, supportive living environments. Each year, more than 1,000 children and adolescents receive specialized care, in the environment best suited to the unique challenges they face, all with the goal of providing each child with the academic, social, emotional and life skills needed to flourish in their home community. residential program.This position is responsible to: Establishing and maintaining a therapeutic rapport with children/adolescentsEncourage and provide opportunities for positive peer and social interactions, teaching of social skills, a sense of community, anti-bulling and problem solvingAssisting, supporting and instructing individuals in self-help, coping skills and positive behavioral interventions outlined in a clinical treatment plan Ensuring individuals are safe, healthy and living in a clean environment.Planning and implementing positive use of free time through recreational activities and personal leisure skill developmentDevereux requires all individuals interviewing for a position involving contact with children to complete The Diana Screen, a screening that assesses a candidate''s understanding of appropriate boundaries between adults and children.All Devereux centers have formal infectious-disease and emergency-management plans, which have been tailored to address the unique aspects of COVID-19 prevention to ensure the safety of our employees and individuals served. This includes social distancing, increased professional cleaning and sensitizations, daily contact with local health departments, telehealth programs and supporting the physical and financial health of our team members. residential aide, PCA, classroom aide, mental health tech, CNA, children, special education, paraWhat is Devereux doing to support and protect the health and safety of our staff during the COVID-19 pandemic? Devereux is committed to the health and safety of our staff. All Devereux centers have formal infectious-disease and emergency-management plans tailored to specifically address the unique aspects of communicable disease prevention including COVID-19. We adhere to all mandates and guidelines in accordance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization and practice all protocols that protect the health and safety of our staff. To learn more of how Devereux is supporting and protecting our staff during the pandemic, please visit

Created: 2025-11-15