Direct Support Professional

Direct Support Professional at Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health 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, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team! Responsibilities The position is responsible for assisting individuals in daily activities, including health and personal management, achieving personal goals, recreation, and daily household living, as well as maintaining a safe and therapeutic treatment environment that meets the physical, emotional, and personal needs of program individuals while improving functioning and minimizing interfering behaviors. Benefits and Compensation Comprehensive paid orientation to provide you with the skills and training to be a successful DSP. Over 5 weeks of paid time off your first year. Quality low-cost benefits and 30‑day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires (learn more at Student Loan Debt Assistance to help you navigate the student loan system – quickly see your repayment plan options and discover potential savings. 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. Location: Ulster Apts, Lake Katrine. 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. 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. Be flexible, patient, energetic, creative, and have a sense of humor. 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 and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible. Devereux is a drug‑free workplace, drug screening required. EOE. #J-18808-Ljbffr