Sleep Direct Support Professional

Are you interested in making money while you SLEEP? Do you want to make a positive difference in the lives of children and adults with developmental disabilities? Do you want to work somewhere where you KNOW you are making a difference every day? If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux New York team! Being a Sleep DSP has its Advantages Paid hours while you sleep!! Paid orientation. Over 5 weeks of paid time off your first year. Quality Low-Cost Benefits, plus student loan debt assistance and 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires! Access to the Savi Student Loan Checkup tool to help you navigate the student loan system – quickly see your repayment plan options and discover potential savings! A rewarding experience helping individuals complete daily activities and achieve long-term goals. Devereux New York provides programs and services for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and dual diagnoses. Located in Somers, NY, this position is permitted to sleep overnight at their assigned location (anticipating an average of seven hours of sleep per night), while being responsive to the needs of the residents in the event that support is needed. During awake hours, the Sleep DSP will be responsible for assisting individuals in daily activities, including health and personal management, achieving personal goals, and daily household living, as well as maintaining a safe and therapeutic treatment environment that meets the physical, emotional, and personal needs of program individuals while improving functioning and minimizing interfering behaviors. Location Summit Circle IRA Salary $16.00-$18.00 (commensurate with education and experience). Qualifications High School Diploma / GED required. Associates Degree preferred. Consideration will be given for a candidate without a High School diploma if enrolled in a GED program. One year experience preferred. Have a Valid NY Driver's License. Be flexible, patient, energetic, creative, and have a sense of humor. Have a strong passion for working with and helping children and adults with special needs. Benefits 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. Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE #J-18808-Ljbffr