Direct Support Professional - Adult Day Program

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Do you want to make a positive impact in the lives of adults with intellectual and developmental needs? Are you looking to return home at the end of the day feeling fulfilled and accomplished? If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Team!

Being a Direct Support Professional has its advantages! As a Direct Support Professional at Devereux, you’ll work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need.

We Offer:

• Monday-Friday daytime schedules: 9am-3pm. No weekends!
• Ability to work three to five days per week
• A minimum of 40 hours of paid training! No experience required to start.
• $19/hr to start
• Opportunities to learn and develop professionally in the behavioral health field
• A fun, fast-paced and supportive environment that allows you to participate in the treatment planning process

• Opportunities for professional skill development, growth, and promotion.

• ASCEND- Career Accelerator Program
• BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY (MEDICAL, VISION, AND DENTAL) AFTER 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT (1st day of the 1st pay period after 30 days)

Responsibilities of the Direct Support Professional include, but are not limited to:

• Providing services to persons with mild to moderate developmental diagnosis. A DSP must have the ability to work with individuals with sometimes challenging behaviors.
• Assisting, instructing, and supporting individuals in the Adult Day Program with various ADP activities.
• Ensure participants are active, engaged, and productive.
• Actively supervise, coach, and mentor participants.
• Must be willing to work with individuals who may exhibit challenging and/or aggressive behaviors (paid training upon hire).
• Must be comfortable working in an environment with individuals needing assistance with hygiene care.
• Administer medications as necessary.
• Use company vehicle to transport individuals to activities in the community.
• Accompanying our individuals on community outings, medical appointments, and other activities, as directed.
• Assisting with meals

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health is one of the largest and most advanced behavioral healthcare organizations in the country. Nestled near the beaches between the Pacific Coast and Santa Ynez mountains, Devereux California is a therapeutic behavioral health treatment facility offering residential services, community living, day programs, and clinical services for adults with multiple diagnoses, including autistic spectrum disorders, emotional and/or behavioral differences, intellectual and developmental disabilities, dementia and other cognitive disorders.

Adult Day Program: Devereux California offers a state-of-the-art Adult Day program that addresses the diverse needs of those living with emotional, behavioral, and/or cognitive differences in a safe, caring and compassionate setting. We provide encouraging and stimulating environments in which participants can flourish and enjoy productive, meaningful and satisfying learning and recreational experiences. Adults can participate in activities, such as music lessons, volunteer work, computer skills development, and cooking classes. Offered five days a week, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. , this program provides a structured support system to develop and maintain effective behavior management skills and coping strategies. Our adults engage in learning, recreational and leisure activities to enhance social skills, teamwork, education and relaxation, as well as physical fitness and wellbeing. We focus on building daily living skills, creative arts, communication and problem-solving skills, sensory integration and motor skills, and community and work engagement – all within a supportive, safe and welcoming environment. Each participant has an individualized schedule and objectives based on ongoing assessments of their needs and skill level. The overall goal of our program is to help individuals develop the skills needed to maximize independence, foster social and emotional growth, and enhance their overall quality of life.

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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

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Valid CDL and a good driving record is required
• Must be able to pass thorough background checks & Livescan
• Experience in the field preferred but not required

The IDEAL candidate will:

Be empathetic, a team player, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, energetic, creative, understand the theories of behavior management and positive reinforcement, and represent yourself as a positive role model. Additionally, you must be able to complete 30 hours of new hire orientation training, and have a strong passion for working with and helping adults with special needs.

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.