Direct Support Professional

Direct Support Professional (DSP) at Devereux is a role that supports individuals with behavioral healthcare needs, ensuring safe, healthy environments and guiding them toward daily living skills and overall well‑being. Location & Salary Mount Royal, NJ. Starting salary $20.42 per hour, increasing with education and experience. Responsibilities Ensure individuals are safe and healthy while attending the day program. Supervise, coach, and assist individuals in achieving goals for daily living skills such as food preparation, cooking, cleaning, and shopping. Supervise the planning, implementation, and documentation of programs designed to meet the social, emotional, physical, and personal needs of individuals. Plan and participate in community‑based jobs, volunteer opportunities, and outings. Schedule and transport individuals to and from the day program. Qualifications Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED. Valid non‑provisional driver's license. 18 years of age or older. Ability to attend ten days of paid onsite orientation on weekdays. Empathy and a team‑approach to care. Benefits Time off benefits starting on day one. Health benefits effective 30 days after employment. Tuition and student loan assistance. Growth and training development. Collaborative working environment. Comprehensive health and welfare program (medical, dental, prescription drug, preventive care, mental health services). Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance. Generous time‑off (accrues start 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage. Employee assistance / work‑life balance program. Devereux is a drug‑free workplace. EOE. Devereux has a zero‑tolerance policy for abuse; we maintain policies to reduce the risk and cooperate with authorities. #J-18808-Ljbffr