Direct Support Professional

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Looking to do meaningful work that makes an impact in the lives of youth and adolescents in a NEW program? Are you hoping to contribute to the individuals and families we serve? 

Starting pay: $20/hr, increases with experience! 

Being a Direct Support Professional DSP has its advantages!

As a DSP at Devereux, you will learn more than you ever thought possible while you work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping kids. We offer:

- The opportunity to teach at-risk youth valuable life skills and coordinate services.
- Growth opportunities that allow you to expand your career and your skills in the Human Services field.
- Being part of an interactive team that includes; education, therapists, psychiatrists and you!

Our Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) are responsible for the daily care and supervision, support, and implementation of the client individualized service plans, development plans, transitional living plans, and programs. Staff will document the progress of clients on the shift as related to the individualized service plan goals. Staff will also assist with teaching and guiding the clients in the development of independent, social, and transitional living skills as designated in the service plans and program guidelines.  

DEVEREUX GEORGIA GRACE'S PLACE

We are excited to announce we have broken ground on a brand new campus!  Due to Devereux Georgia's history of success in treating victims since 2009,  the state has chosen to use Devereux for their newly approved treatment program. The 24-bed program is a Child Caring Institution (Group Home) for traumatized females between the ages of 12 and 17. 

Our new Child Caring Institution campus is located near the Gwinnett County Police Headquarters on Hi Hope Road.

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. Learn more here.

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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 required. Bachelors degree or progression toward a degree in Mental Health or Social Services preferred

EXPERIENCE: Two years or more experience in a mental health, group home and/or other room, board and watchful oversight setting working with youth and adolescents required without a degree in a social service field

Other qualifications:

• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; relationship management and multi-tasking skills are required.

• Strong technical skills and ability to utilize in-house computer applications.

• Valid Driver's License required; Satisfactory Drug Screen and Background Check results.

• On-call, weekend availability and some holidays required.

• You must be able to work every other weekend, as required.

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.