Direct Support Professional - 7am-3pm Shift

Devereux • Newfoundland, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Do you want to make a meaningful impact in the lives of adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities? Are you looking to end your day feeling fulfilled and accomplished? If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux Team as a Direct Support Professional! Devereux Pocono Center provides programs and services for adults with developmental disabilities. As a Direct Support Professional at Devereux, you will provide safe, supportive care to residents at the Pocono Center, ensuring their physical, emotional, and personal needs are met. Responsibilities include assisting with hygiene, supporting daily routines and community outings, attending training sessions, and completing special assignments as directed by the coordinator.

Requirements

• Minimum high school diploma or GED required
• One (1) year preferred of human service experience working with children, adolescents, or adults preferred
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Ability to complete required new hire orientation class
• Possess a valid license

Nice To Haves

• 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
• Strong passion for working with and helping children and adolescents with special needs

Responsibilities

• Assisting with hygiene
• Supporting daily routines and community outings
• Attending training sessions
• Completing special assignments as directed by the 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 $0.29/hr if you have an active CNA
• $1/hr increase to base pay with an active NADSP Level 1 Certification
• Use our Time Off Sell Back program to turn unused paid time off into cash
• Flexible Pay Access : Get up to 50% of your earnings before payday with PayActiv
• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app)
• Dental
• Prescription drug
• Preventative care
• Mental health services
• Student loan debt assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• 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