Apparel/Embroidery Production Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Join Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health!

Are you aligned with Devereux's mission to maximize human potential, individuality, growth, self-realization and independence? Do you have experience working in a vocational or pre-vocational program with individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities?

If you answered YES to either of these questions, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!

Being a Production Specialist in Apparel and Embroidery at Devereux Adult Services has its Advantages

- This position provides you the opportunity to become involved in well-established and successful vocational and pre-vocational programs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. In addition, it will offer the ability to utilize creativity and business strategy to ensure growth and program development.

The Production Specialist will be responsible to:

· Provide oversight and management of assigned business area in The Shops (vocational program) for Devereux Adult Services.

· Responsible to research and recommend business enhancements and/or contract opportunities.

· Ensure production work and services are completed in a timely manner, in accordance with contract specifications and much more

You deserve to work somewhere that gives back to you!

Devereux is proud to offer 

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 tuition and student loan repayment! 

Key Words: vocational, IDD, social work, rehabilitation, ISS, day program, apparel, silk screen, Youth Counselor, Direct Care Worker, Direct Care Counselor, Direct Service Worker, Group Care Worker, Direct Care Professional, Residential Counselor, Mental Health Associate, Mental Health Technician. Vocational, Workshop

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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

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED

EXPERIENCE: : At least two (2) years’ professional experience in specialized area (Apparel/Embroidery)is required.  The production specialist should possess either certification or proven work experience in their specialty area. A production specialist should have minimum industry experience and should be able to provide a demonstration of their experience (pictures of previous work, etc.) and be familiar with equipment and industry standards.Previous experience working directly with adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or mental health diagnoses, preferred. 

Must possess and maintain valid driver's license

Be at least 21 years of age.

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.