Job Coach- CARES School

Do you have experience working directly with adolescents or young adults with an autism diagnosis? Are you seeking a position that will assist young adults transition from school based programming to community and post education life/vocational skills? 

If you answer YES to those questions, considering joining Devereux as a Job Coach at our CARES School located in Downingtown, PA.

• Directly supervise, train, and coach students within community-based employment training sites. 
• Work with students to achieve a level of accomplishment and productivity that allows for greater employment independence. 
• Act as a liaison between the employer/community based employment site and Devereux.
• Work with a team to assess skills and level of functioning/participation
• Document progress and involvement of students
• Provide information and input based on level of participation, functioning and progress to goals

• Pay-rate: $18.50-$21.09/hr (based upon education and experience)
• A multi-disciplinary and supportive educational environment
• The opportunity to work with a variety of functioning levels within small classes and great teacher/student ratios
• Clinical approaches to behavior management including interactions with BCBA's
• Strong community connections for job/skill training opportunities
• BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY AFTER 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT (1st day of the 30 days) mydevereuxbenefits.org
• ASCEND - Career Accelerator Program

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.    

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. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.  

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. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time. 

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. In addition, we offer;  

• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services. 

• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance. 

• Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage. 

• Employee assistance / work-life balance program.