Devereux - Berwyn, PA

posted about 2 months ago

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level
Berwyn, PA
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About the position

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! 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, and 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.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in daily living activities, including health and hygiene management, cooking, cleaning, and recreation.
  • Document shift reports, incident reports, and individual progress reports.
  • Maintain a safe and therapeutic treatment environment.
  • Support the physical, emotional, and personal needs of the individuals served.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • 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.

Nice-to-haves

  • Empathetic and a team player.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Energetic and creative.
  • Understanding of behavior management and positive reinforcement.
  • Ability to represent oneself as a positive role model.

Benefits

  • Opportunities to learn and grow in the Behavioral Healthcare field.
  • Comprehensive training in crisis prevention/intervention, trauma informed care, CPR, first aid.
  • Flexible schedules.
  • ASCEND career accelerator program with tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment.
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