Housekeeper

Description

** This position starts at $20.00/hr; the rate increases with relevant experience and higher Education **

** 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM **

Do you want to make a positive impact on the lives of children and adolescents? If so, you could become a part of a team creating meaningful, independent and productive lives for those individuals that we serve.

Being a Housekeeper has its Advantages

As a Housekeeper, you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer:

• Entry-level position with opportunities to learn and grow in the Behavioral Healthcare field
• Formal leadership/development training program
• Comprehensive training in crisis prevention/intervention, trauma informed care, CPR, first aid, and cultural competencies

Devereux provides programs and services for children and adolescents who face significant emotional, behavioral and intellectual/developmental challenges. Located in Hampton, GA, this position is responsible for various duties to include:

• Develops laundry operational reports, writes laundry product specifications and prepares requisitions  
• Supervises clients and staff on proper operation of laundry equipment  
• Prepares laundry formulas and compounds  
• Record keeping, inventory control, work scheduling, and safety, health and infection-control 
• Schedules machine maintenance, inventories supplies and linen, and processes laundry 
• Clean and sanitize client’s bedrooms, clean and maintain living areas, classrooms, office areas, hallways and all adjacent areas including bathrooms and shower facilities. 
• Ability to vacuum carpets, wash walls and windows, empty trash and deposit in receptacles, clean desks and other classroom areas. 
• Soliciting assistance for major crisis intervention situations in assigned living units. 
• Operate buffing machines, carpet shampoo equipment and all commercial cleaning machines. 
• Monitoring supplies needed for cleaning and maintenance 
• Reports to supervisor needed repairs/maintenance in work areas. 
• Available to the supervisor for any task necessary during normal hours 
• Other: Performs all other duties as required and assigned by supervisor. 

Interested in advancing your career?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) and student loan repayment!  Learn more here.

Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma, trade school or GED equivalent preferred.
• Minimum one year commercial and/or residential housekeeping experience, preferably in a health care setting. Knowledge of floor care and floor care cleaning equipment is essential. 

Schedule:

• Must be able to complete a two-week (Monday - Friday) new hire orientation class; hours are approximately 9:00 am to 5:30 pm each day. Orientations are at our Kennesaw campus.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Satisfactory Drug Screen and Background check results.

Other Requirements:

• Valid driver's license

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.

Company Overview

Company Overview 

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.    

Our Mission:Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.    

With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care. 

Our Culture, Our Expectations  

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. 

What Devereux Offers You 

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. 

Visit www.mydevereuxbenefits.org to see why Devereux is a great place to work!  

Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE