Direct Support Professional

Direct Support Professional (DSP) As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) at Devereux, you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. You will ensure our individuals are safe and healthy while attending our day program, supervise and coach them in daily living skills such as food preparation, cooking, cleaning, and shopping, and plan, implement, and document programs designed to meet the social, emotional, physical, and personal needs of our individuals. Benefits Time off benefits starting on day one Excellent health benefits, effective 30 days after employment Tuition and student loan assistance Growth and training development Collaborative working environment with a multidisciplinary team Opportunity to engage with an organization that values Servant Leadership principles, allowing staff to be authentic selves at work Schedule & Salary Second & Third shift positions available. Salary starts at $20.42 and increases with education and experience. Responsibilities Ensure our individuals are safe and healthy while attending our day program Supervise, coach, and assist our individuals in achieving their 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 our individuals Plan and participate in community-based jobs, volunteer opportunities, and outings for our individuals to be involved with Schedule and transport our individuals to and from day program Qualifications Minimum of a high school diploma or GED Valid non‑provisional driver’s license 18 years of age or older (required) Can attend ten days of paid onsite orientation on weekdays Empathetic and has a team approach to caring for our individuals Devereux has a zero‑tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with authorities to the fullest extent possible. EOE #J-18808-Ljbffr