Direct Support Professional - 11pm-7am Shift

Devereux • Newfoundland, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide safe and appropriate care for individuals with intellectual disabilities at the Pocono Center. This role involves supervising residents, meeting their physical, emotional, and personal needs, assisting with daily routines and hygiene tasks, and participating in community outings. The position also requires attending in-service training programs and performing related duties as assigned. The Pocono Center provides programs and services for adults with developmental disabilities, focusing on assisting individuals with activities of daily living and promoting growth in functional skills, personal needs, communication, and personal adjustment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Valid Drivers License required
• 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
• Empathetic
• A team player
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Energetic
• Creative
• Understand the theories of behavior management and positive reinforcement
• Represent yourself as a positive role model
• Complete required new hire orientation class
• Strong passion for working with and helping children and adolescents with special needs

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

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
• Time Off Sell Back program
• Access to up to 50% of your wages before payday via PayActiv
• Opportunities to learn and grow in the behavioral health and human services fields
• Fun, fast-paced supportive environment
• Opportunity to teach adults valuable life skills and be a positive role model
• Flexible schedules
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Quality Low-Cost Benefits
• Student loan debt assistance
• 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires
• ASCEND – career accelerator program (100% of tuition covered and student loan repayment)
• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app)
• Dental
• Prescription drug
• Preventative care
• Mental health services
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED