Direct Support Professional - 7am-3pm Shift

Devereux • Newfoundland, PA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Direct Support Professional - 7am-3pm Shift. Are you ready to make a positive impact working directly with individuals with intellectual disabilities? Do you enjoy working in a fun environment that has a positive impact on the community? If you answered YES to either of these questions, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team! As a Direct Support Professional for Devereux you will provide safe and appropriate care for all Pocono Center residents. You will 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 Pocono Center is proud to offer PayActiv! Get access to up to 50% of your wages before payday! Being a Direct Support Professional has its advantages. As a Direct Support Professional at Devereux, you’ll work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer 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. 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
• Complete required new hire orientation class
• Possess a valid license
• 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.

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

• ASCEND – the first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers – the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential. This program includes 100% of tuition covered and student loan repayment, among other benefits!
• PayActiv! Get access to up to 50% of your wages before payday!
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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