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      Residential Counselor Interview

      2 Sept 2016
      Anonymous employee
      Denver, CO
      Accepted offer
      Neutral experience
      Difficult interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Devereux (Denver, CO)

      Interview

      I was first contacted by HR for a phone interview, which lasted about 30 minutes. They then emailed me a few days later asking me to come in for a second, formal interview. The second interview lasted 2-3 hours with the time split between the interview and shadowing. The questions were mostly behavioral/situational questions. Explaining how you would handle a potential situation, etc. The shadowing involved me going to a unit (they ask what group you are most interested in, I said behavioral disorders) and spending some time there with the residents and their counselors. The shadowing itself was very beneficial, it gave great insight to what I would be doing every day. Things were very hectic. My largest complaint was that the counselors (my potential coworkers) were unfriendly and unwelcoming. Only one of them acknowledged my presence. That, along with the very unsafe environment, is why I did not take the job.

      Interview questions [3]

      Question 1

      What would you do if a resident started yelling and throwing things?
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      Question 2

      What would you do if a resident refused to leave their room and go to dinner? what if that didnt work?
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      Question 3

      You are going to be out numbered by residents who often become violent towards themselves and others, including you. Are you comfortable with that? How would you handle a resident who was becoming violent?
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      1

      Other Residential Counselor interview reviews for Devereux

      Residential Counselor Interview

      9 May 2025
      Anonymous interview candidate
      League City, TX
      No offer
      Negative experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Devereux (League City, TX)

      Interview

      Requires an essay portion that you write when you arrive; the three questions are given space to respond paragraph style; they then follow up and ask you about your written questions in the interview

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      what is your purpose for wanting to work with us
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      Residential Counselor Interview

      16 Sept 2017
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Broomfield, CO
      Declined offer
      Negative experience

      Application

      I applied online. I interviewed at Devereux (Broomfield, CO) in Sept 2017

      Interview

      I submitted my resume online and was contacted for an interview within a few days. The first interview is one on one. Then you are invited back for a one hour observation and peer interview (unpaid). Afternoon and evening shifts for full time is 36 hours. Overnights are 40 hours. I received a call within a couple of days with an offer. It's 14.50 per hour whether you have a college degree or not. The person I was shadowing told me she had her nose broken by a client a few weeks ago. $14.50 is not enough for all the residential counselors have to deal with.

      Interview questions [3]

      Question 1

      Why do you want to work with children?
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      Question 2

      Some of our kids display aggressive behaviors. Would you be able to handle that?
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      Question 3

      Are you comfortable with performing non-violent physical restraints?
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      3