Direct Care Professional

Devereux • Newfoundland, PA

1d • $18 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Full time availablity for the 3pm-11pm and split shifts only Are you ready to make a positive impact working directly with individuals with intellectual disabilities? Do you enjoy working in a fun environment that has a positive impact on the community? If you answered YES to either of these questions, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team! As a Direct Support Professional for Devereux you will: Provide safe and appropriate care for all Pocono Center residents Be responsible for supervision of residents and seeing that their physical, emotional and personal needs are met Assist in hygiene tasks such as showering or toileting Support individuals throughout daily routine, including joining them in community outings Attend in-service training programs to develop skills Perform related duties, special assignments and projects as assigned by coordinator Devereux Pocono Center is proud to offer PayActiv! Get access to up to 50% of your wages before payday! Available Shifts: Full-time, part-time and on-call. Days 7am-3pm, Evenings 3pm-11pm, Overnights 11pm-7am, 9am-2pm, Power weekend (40 hours Friday through Sunday) considered. Locations: Tobyhanna, Stroudsburg/East Stroudsburg, Scranton, Dickson City, Mount Pocono, Newfoundland, Greentown, Cresco and Canadensis. 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: Opportunities to learn and grow in the behavioral health and human services fields. Fun, fast-paced supportive environment where you can participate in the treatment planning process. Opportunity to teach adults valuable life skills and be a positive role model. Flexible schedules that work with school and family commitments. Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that support our diverse employee population. Quality Low-Cost Benefits, plus student loan debt assistance and 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires (learn more at benefits.devereux.org). 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 and student loan repayment, among other benefits! What are current staff saying? "My bosses were great, and working with the individuals was very rewarding. The support we gave them and to see the changes in their lives was a testimony in itself." Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Pocono Center provides programs and services for adults with developmental disabilities. Located in Newfoundland, PA, this position is responsible for assisting individuals with activities of daily living and promoting growth in the areas of functional skills, personal needs, communication, and personal adjustment. Click here to see why we are a great place to work: mydevereuxbenefits.org Learn more about the Pocono Center! An overview of Devereux's ASCEND Career Accelerator Program, offering multi-track career paths, tuition/education financial support, personalized career coaching, and mentoring/professional development. Learn more at JOBS.DEVEREUX.ORG/ASCEND/ Available Shifts: Full-time, part-time and on-call. Days 7am-3pm, Evenings 3pm-11pm, Overnights 11pm-7am. Power weekend (40 hours Friday through Sunday) considered. Locations: Tobyhanna, Stroudsburg/East Stroudsburg, Scranton, Dickson City, Mount Pocono, Newfoundland, Greentown, Cresco and Canadensis. Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Pocono Center provides programs and services for adults with developmental disabilities. Located in Newfoundland, PA, this position is responsible for developing and implementing the overall Residential Program to meet the individual needs of Pocono Center clients. #sponsored

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in psychology, sociology, social work, education OR other related field or High School Diploma with 12 years relevant Human Service experience required.
• Driver’s license is required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience preferred (not required) working with individuals with psychological, emotional and behavioral disorders, complex post-traumatic stress disorder, co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders, and/or autism spectrum disorders.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and appropriate care for all Pocono Center residents
• Be responsible for supervision of residents and seeing that their physical, emotional and personal needs are met
• Assist in hygiene tasks such as showering or toileting
• Support individuals throughout daily routine, including joining them in community outings
• Attend in-service training programs to develop skills
• Perform related duties, special assignments and projects as assigned by coordinator
• developing and implementing the overall Residential Program to meet the individual needs of Pocono Center clients

Benefits

• Competitive Pay: $18.00–$20.52/hr based on experience, education, and shift
• Earn up to $0.50/hr in shift differentials
• Earn an additional $0.25/hr with a Bachelor's degree
• Earn an additional $0.29/hr if you have an active CNA
• $1/hr increase to base pay with an active NADSP Level 1 Certification
• Use our Time Off Sell Back program to turn unused paid time off into cash
• PayActiv! Get access to up to 50% of your wages before payday!
• Opportunities to learn and grow in the behavioral health and human services fields.
• Fun, fast-paced supportive environment where you can participate in the treatment planning process.
• Opportunity to teach adults valuable life skills and be a positive role model.
• Flexible schedules that work with school and family commitments.
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that support our diverse employee population.
• Quality Low-Cost Benefits, plus student loan debt assistance and 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires
• 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 and student loan repayment, among other 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level