Direct Support Professional - 7am-3pm Shift

About the Role Do you want to make a meaningful impact in the lives of adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities? Join our Devereux Team as a Direct Support Professional at the Devereux Pocono Center, where you will provide safe, supportive care to residents, ensuring their physical, emotional, and personal needs are met. Responsibilities Assist with residents’ personal hygiene Support daily routines and community outings Attend required training sessions Complete special assignments as directed by the coordinator Compensation Competitive pay: $18.00–$20.52 per hour based on experience, education, and shift; additional earnings include up to $0.50 per hour in shift differentials, $0.29 per hour for an active CNA, and $1.00 per hour increase for an active NADSP Level 1 Certification Time Off Sell Back program to convert unused paid time off into cash Flexible Pay Access: up to 50 % of earnings before payday with PayActiv Multiple shift options: full‑time, part‑time, on‑call, day, evening, overnight, and weekend only Multiple locations including Tobyhanna, Stroudsburg, Scranton, and more Benefits Medical, dental, prescription drug, preventative care and mental health services (including telemedicine) Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement, and continuing education assistance Generous paid time off—accrues from day one—plus 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit Voluntary employee‑paid supplemental life and accident coverage Employee assistance and work‑life balance program Career accelerator program (ASCEND) offering tuition and student loan repayment for eligible behavioral healthcare workers Qualifications High school diploma or GED (minimum) At least one year of human services experience working with children, adolescents, or adults (preferred) Valid driver’s license Strong written and verbal communication skills, empathy, teamwork, energy, creativity, and understanding of behavior management and positive reinforcement theories Ability to complete required new hire orientation and orientation classes Passion for working with and helping children and adolescents with special needs Must pass the organization’s zero‑tolerance abuse policy and cooperate with authorities as required Physical Requirements Significant walking, sitting, and standing; lifting or managing up to 50 lbs or more during physical intervention techniques Repetitive wrist/hand movements, normal hearing and vision, occasional computer use, occasional vehicle driving for business purposes Ability to meet 100 % mastery of Safe and Positive Approaches Work Environment The role is performed in adequately lit and ventilated indoor areas, with occasional temperature fluctuations. Protective equipment such as latex gloves, facial masks, protective eyewear, and gowns are used. Possible exposure to blood‑borne pathogens exists, and some physical involvement in safe and positive approaches is required. Company Overview Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services and leadership in behavioral health for more than 10,000 individuals and families each year. Equal Opportunity Employment Devereux is a drug‑free workplace, drug screening required. EOE. #J-18808-Ljbffr Devereux