Direct Support Professional

Job Overview Are you interested in making a positive difference in the lives of children and adults with developmental disabilities? Are you new to this field but want to learn more? If you answered YES, consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team! As a Direct Support Professional at Devereux, you will work with dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer: Comprehensive paid orientation to provide you with the skills and training to be a successful DSP. Over 5 weeks of paid time off during your first year. Quality low‑cost benefits with a 30‑day eligibility waiting period for new hires. Student Loan Debt Assistance to help navigate the student loan system, discover potential savings, and explore repayment plan options. A rewarding experience helping individuals complete daily activities and achieve long‑term goals. Responsibilities This position is responsible for assisting individuals in daily activities, including health and personal management, achieving personal goals, recreation, and daily household living. You will help maintain a safe and therapeutic treatment environment that meets the physical, emotional, and personal needs of program participants while improving functioning and minimizing interfering behaviors. Location Pleasantvale IRA Salary Commensurate with education and experience. With HS Diploma/GED – $19.00 – $20.33 per hour With BA/BS – $20.00 – $21.40 per hour With MA/MS or higher – $21.00 – $22.47 per hour Benefits Devereux offers the ASCEND career accelerator program, which includes tuition assistance, student loan repayment, and other benefits to help behavioral health workers reach their full potential. Medical, dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services, including telemedicine. Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement, and continuing education assistance. Generous time‑off, 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage. Employee assistance and work‑life balance program. Qualifications High School Diploma/GED required. 2 years of related experience preferred (or Associate's Degree with 1 year of related experience). Valid NY Driver's License. Flexible, patient, energetic, creative, and have a sense of humor. A strong passion for working with and helping children and adults with special needs. EEO Statement The employment policies of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health are to recruit and hire qualified employees without discrimination because of race, religion, creed, color, age, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, communication ability, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation, and to treat them equally with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement. Devereux is a drug‑free workplace, drug screening required. EOE. #J-18808-Ljbffr