Direct Support Professional
About The Position
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health New York is hiring a Direct Support Professional for its Highland IRA program in Highland, New York. The role supports children and adults with intellectual disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and dual diagnoses. The Direct Support Professional assists individuals with daily activities, health and personal management, personal goals, recreation, and household living. The position also helps maintain a safe, therapeutic environment that meets individuals’ physical, emotional, and personal needs while improving functioning and minimizing interfering behaviors. Devereux provides paid orientation and training. The organization describes the role as an opportunity to help individuals complete daily activities and achieve long-term goals. The position offers hourly pay based on education and experience: $20.00–$21.40 with a high school diploma or GED, $21.00–$22.47 with a BA/BS, and $22.00–$23.54 with an MA/MS or higher. Devereux is a nonprofit behavioral healthcare organization. Its mission is to change lives by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral, or cognitive differences. The organization emphasizes servant leadership, inclusion, and a welcoming, supportive work environment. It maintains a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and related reporting procedures. Drug screening is required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Valid New York driver’s license.
- Be flexible, patient, energetic, and creative, and have a sense of humor.
- Strong passion for working with and helping children and adults with special needs.
- Drug screening is required.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of related experience preferred.
- An associate degree with one year of related experience is an alternative to the preferred two years of related experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist individuals with daily activities, including health and personal management.
- Support individuals in achieving personal goals.
- Assist with recreation and daily household living.
- Maintain a safe and therapeutic treatment environment that meets individuals’ physical, emotional, and personal needs.
- Support improved functioning and minimize interfering behaviors.
Benefits
- Comprehensive paid orientation and training.
- Over five weeks of paid time off during the first year.
- Low-cost benefits, with eligibility after 30 days of employment.
- Student loan debt assistance.
- Tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
- Medical, dental, prescription drug, preventive care, telemedicine, and mental health services.
- 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit.
- Voluntary or employee-paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
- Employee assistance and 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
