Direct Support Professional

Description Do you want to make a difference in the lives of children and adults with developmental disabilities? If you are new to this field and want to learn, consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team. Being a Direct Support Professional has its advantages. As a Direct Support Professional at Devereux, you will work with dedicated professionals who share a passion for helping individuals in need. We offer: Paid orientation. Over 5 weeks of paid time off in your first year. Quality low-cost benefits, student loan debt assistance, and a 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires. Access to the Savi Student Loan Checkup tool to help navigate repayment plan options and potential savings (see A rewarding experience helping individuals complete daily activities and achieve long-term goals. Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health New York provides services for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, and dual diagnoses. Located in Livingston, NY, this position assists individuals in daily activities, including health and personal management, achieving personal goals, recreation, and daily household living, while maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment that meets physical, emotional, and personal needs and improves functioning. Location: Livingston ICF Salary: (commensurate with education and experience) Salary ranges by education: 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 Learn more about being a DSP at Devereux You deserve to work somewhere that gives back to you. Devereux offers ASCEND – the first career accelerator program exclusively designed to provide behavioral healthcare workers with career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistance to reach full potential. This program includes tuition assistance and student loan repayment. Learn more at the following link: NY Job Qualifications Have a High School Diploma/GED with 2 years of related experience OR an Associate's Degree with 1 year of related experience. Have a Valid NY Driver's License. Be flexible, patient, energetic, creative, and have a sense of humor. Be able to lift at least 70 pounds. Have a strong passion for working with and helping children and adults with special needs. Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies to reduce risk. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse and cooperates with authorities fully. Company Overview Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services and leadership in behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact thousands of people each 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, Devereux serves individuals in autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care. Our Culture and What We Offer Our culture emphasizes Servant Leadership and a mission-driven, people-first mindset. We offer challenging, rewarding work in a collaborative environment. Our team focuses on delivering high-quality programming and a welcoming work environment across all programs and policies. What Devereux Offers You Competitive salary and comprehensive health and welfare benefits for eligible full-time employees and dependents. Benefits eligibility begins after 30 days of employment. Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, preventive care, and mental health services. Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education support. Generous time off, 403(b) retirement plan with match, and voluntary life/accident coverage. Employee assistance / work-life balance program. Note: Devereux is a drug-free workplace; drug screening may be required. EOE. Address: Livingston, NY (ICF) #J-18808-Ljbffr