Direct Support Professional - 11pm-7am Shift

Devereux•Newfoundland, PA

49d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

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 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.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Valid Drivers License required
Significant amounts of walking, sitting, and standing
Some lifting and/or managing resistance required related to applying physical intervention techniques upwards of 50 lbs. or more
Some repetitive wrist/hand movements, normal hearing and vision
Occasional use of computers and office equipment
Occasional driving of Devereux vehicles for business purposes
Ability to meet 100% mastery of Safe and Positive Approaches

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of human service experience working with children, adolescents, or adults preferred.
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.
Additionally, you must be able to complete required new hire orientation class, have a strong passion for working with and helping children and adolescents with special needs and possess a valid license.

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
Assisting individuals with activities of daily living and promoting growth in the areas of functional skills, personal needs, communication, and personal adjustment

Benefits

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
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.