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, and we are looking for mission-driven, compassionate, reliable and creative people to join our community of care. Being a Direct Support Professional has its Advantages: As a DSP at Devereux/TCV, 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. Our Mission: Devereux changes 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.
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.
Responsibilities
- Work with other dedicated professionals who want to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities.
- Provide support to individuals with mental health, intellectual disabilities, and behavioral health/substance abuse needs.
- Apply techniques taught for working with individuals with behaviors.
- Assist 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.
- Career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistance through ASCEND program.
- 100% of tuition covered (up to fifteen thousand dollars annually for undergraduate and twenty-five thousand dollars annually for graduate) through ASCEND program.
- Student loan repayment through ASCEND program.
- 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.
- Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
