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 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. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere.
Requirements
- 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.
- Experience with the developmentally disabled or as a care provider (ADL required in care delivery).
- Empathetic, patient with behaviors and can apply the techniques taught.
- Able to lift up to 50+ pounds.
Responsibilities
- Work with other dedicated professionals who want to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities.
- Support individuals with mental health, intellectual disabilities, and behavioral health/substance abuse needs.
- Apply techniques taught for behavioral support.
- Provide care delivery, including assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADL).
Benefits
- 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 - career accelerator program (includes tuition and student loan repayment).
- Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
- 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
