Direct Support Professional
About The Position
TCV Community Services, located in Western PA, has been a leading community provider for over 50 years in supporting individuals with mental health, intellectual disabilities, and behavioral health/substance abuse needs. Devereux/TCV is looking for mission-driven, compassionate, reliable and creative people to join their community of care as a Direct Support Professional. As a DSP, you will work with other dedicated professionals who want to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities. Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year. Their mission is to change lives by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences. With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care. At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout their culture, with a mission-driven, people-first mindset at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming they provide. They foster a welcoming and supportive work environment rooted in inclusivity.
Requirements
- Be 18 years of age or older.
- High School Diploma/GED
- Valid driver's license & 3 years of a clean driving record.
- Agree to a PA state criminal history, child abuse record and FBI Clearance.
- Agree to a pre-employment drug screening, one-step TB and physical.
- Have experience with the developmentally disabled or as a care provider (ADL required in care delivery).
- Be empathetic, patient with behaviors and can apply the techniques taught
- Be able to lift up to 50+ pounds
Benefits
- A working environment that is collaborative and with a multidisciplinary team approach.
- Tuition Assistance.
- Health, Vision, Dental Insurance (must work 30 hours a week to be eligible).
- 403 (b) retirement plan.
- Paid Training.
- Student Loan Assistance.
- 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 fifteen thousand dollars annually for undergraduate and twenty-five thousand dollars annually for graduate) and student loan repayment, among other benefits!
- Comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners.
- Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment.
- 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.
- Voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
- Employee assistance / work-life balance program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
