Devereux Job Fair @ EDD! Wednesday, September 2nd!

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Devereux California Hiring Event at Santa Barbara EDD

FT and PT Positions Available!

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

130 E Ortega Street

Santa Barbara, CA 93101

We’re looking for dedicated, energetic professionals with a passion to empower the lives of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Stop by to say hi, learn about our great programs and employment opportunities, have refreshments, and stay for on the spot interviews and same day offers!

We offer:

• A minimum of 40 hours of PAID training!
• Opportunities to learn and grow in the behavioral health and human services fields
• A fun, fast-paced, supportive environment where you can participate in the treatment planning process
• Flexible schedules that work with school and family commitments
• Quality Low-Cost Benefits upon first 30 days of hire, including medical and dental (learn more at mydevereuxbenefits.org)
• Tuition Assistance and Student Loan assistance through our ASCEND program

Devereux California is a local and national nonprofit providing residential, supported living, vocational, and clinical services to adults with developmental disabilities throughout Santa Barbara County. Located in both Goleta and Santa Barbara CA, these positions are responsible for ensuring the safety of our individuals while supporting them with self-help skills designed to encourage independence.

We are currently recruiting for the following positions:

• Direct Support Professionals - Residential Services - FT & PT - Starting Pay $19/hr
• Certified Nursing Assistants - Residental Services - FT & PT - Starting Pay $21/hr
• Direct Support Professional II Somerset - Residential Services - FT & PT - Starting Pay $21/hr (DOE)
• Direct Support Professional II Foothill - Residential Services - FT & PT - Starting Pay $28/hr (DOE)
• Personal Attendants - Supported Living Services - FT & PT - Starting Pay $19/hr ($16.90 for overnight asleep positions)
• Cook - Food Services - FT - Starting Pay $21/hr (DOE) (No weekends! Monday-Friday 9am-5:30pm)
• Maintenance & Facilities Specialist - FT - Startig Pay $22/hr (DOE) (No weekends! Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm)

To find out more information about specific roles, please see our complete list of open positions here.

Responsibilities of direct care staff may include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting, instructing, and supporting our individuals with daily living activities, including cooking, cleaning, budgeting, bill pay, and grocery shopping
• Accompanying our individuals on community outings, medical appointments, and other activities, as directed
• Assisting with hygiene care
• Other duties, as directed

General Shifts:

Days: 7am-3pm (Foothill only 6am-2pm)

Swings: 3pm-11pm (Foothill only 2pm-10pm)

Overnights: 11pm-7am (Foothill only 2pm-10pm)

Adult Day Program: 9am-3pm, M-F

Bring a smile and resume and be ready to interview! We look forward to meeting you!

Responsibilities

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 to see why Devereux is a great place to work!

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

Qualifications

All positions require:

• Valid CDL and clean driving record
• Must be able to pass thorough background checks & Livescan
• High School Diploma or GED
• The ability to work a minimum of three shifts per week for PT positions (18/24 hours depending on program)
• One weekend shift per week required
• Must be willing to work with aggressive and/or challenging behaviors (paid training upon hire)

To view the qualifications for each position, please visit our jobs page: Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Jobs - Jobs in Goleta, CA

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.