Recreation Specialist- Youth Residential

Do you have experience working directly with children or adolescents with intellectual or behavioral disorders?  Are you organized and enjoy planning events and activities?

If you answered YES to those questions, considering joining Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health.

As a Recreation Specialist you will work with other professionals and team members to provide excellent quality of care and treatment to children & adolescents in our care. 

• →Consistent schedule of 12p-8p on school days and on school break will change to 9a-5p. Must work 2 weekend shifts a month.
• →Ability to be creative (we encourage it!)
• →Specialized training opportunities including PBIS, ABA, TIC, Safe and Positive Approaches, DBT and IEP.
• →Opportunities to teach youth valuable life skills and be a positive role model.
• →Quality Low-Cost Benefits, student loan debt assistance and 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period.
• →ASCEND- Career Accelerator Program  (we'll pay back your student loans or pay for your continued education!!!)
• →New rates of $22.11 - $25.20 an hour for no recreation certification and $27.00- $30.78 with therapeutic recreation certification

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.