Direct Support Professional

Description Join Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health! Do you want to make a positive impact on the lives of the adults we serve? Do you want to become a part of a team creating meaningful and productive lives for those individuals that we serve. If you answered YES, then consider joining our Adult Services team! New Rates 17.25-19.67 Being a Direct Support Professional has its advantages. As a Direct Support Professional at Devereux, you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer: Opportunities to learn and grow in the Behavioral Healthcare field Comprehensive training in crisis prevention/intervention, trauma informed care, CPR, first aid Flexible schedules that can work with school, family commitments, or other employment Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Adult Services provides programs and services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our main campus is located in Berwyn PA. Our dedicated team of over 900 staff ranging from highly-specialized clinicians and nurses to recreational and direct staff professionals, all work to one common goal the happiness, self‑fulfillment and social integration of each adult in our community. As a direct support professional you will assist in daily living activities, including health and hygiene management, cooking, cleaning, recreation and documentation to include shift reports, incident reports and individual progress reports. You will maintain a safe and therapeutic treatment environment that meets the physical, emotional and personal needs of the individuals we serve. You deserve to work somewhere that gives back to you! Devereux is proud to offer ASCEND – the first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers the career guidance, one‑on‑one coaching, skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential. This program includes 100% of tuition covered (up to $15k reimbursed annually for undergraduate and $25k reimbursed annually for graduate) and student loan repayment, among other benefits! Qualifications High School Diploma or GED required; diplomas acquired outside of the US must be evaluated. One (1) year of human service experience working with children, adolescents, and adults preferred. Be at least 21 years of age. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license. 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. Must be able to complete required new hire orientation class and possess a strong passion for working with and helping children and adolescents with special needs. Physical requirements: significant amounts of walking, sitting, and standing; some lifting or managing resistance up to 75‑100 lbs.; occasional repetitive wrist/hand movements; normal hearing and vision; occasional use of computers and office equipment; occasional driving of Devereux vehicles for business purposes. Physical Requirements: Ability to meet 100% mastery of Safe and Positive Approaches. Work Environment: Regularly works inside areas that are adequately lighted and ventilated, with occasional temperature fluctuations. Use of protective equipment such as latex gloves, facial mask, eye protection, and gown. Possible exposure to blood‑borne pathogens. Some degree of physical involvement in the exercise of Safe and Positive Approaches. Devereux has a zero‑tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur within our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible. 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. ASCEND program benefits (100% tuition coverage up to $15k undergraduate / $25k graduate, student loan repayment). Visit to see why Devereux is a great place to work! Devereux is a drug‑free workplace, drug screening required. EOE #J-18808-Ljbffr Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health