Devereux Children Services: Walk-In Wednesday

Devereux • West Chester, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Devereux Children’s Services is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support children, adolescents, and young adults with autism spectrum disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and behavioral, emotional, and psychiatric challenges. The role involves maintaining individuals’ safety and well-being, supporting daily living and social activities, responding to behavior with supportive communication, and working with the clinical team to advance individualized treatment goals.

Available shifts are 7 a.m.–3 p.m., 2 p.m.–10 p.m., and 10 p.m.–8 a.m. The schedule includes one scheduled weekday off and one scheduled weekend day. Weekend and PRN (on-call/as-needed) arrangements are also mentioned. Compensation is $17.50–$23.05 per hour based on experience and education, with a $2-per-hour shift differential from 2 p.m.–11 p.m. Sign-on bonuses are listed as $1,000 for full-time and $500 for part-time. Benefits eligibility begins after 30 days of employment, effective the first day of the first pay period after 30 days.

The position is based at Devereux Children’s Services in West Chester, Pennsylvania. The organization provides clinical, therapeutic, educational, and employment programs for people with emotional, behavioral, or cognitive differences.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, Psychology, Sociology, or Social Work.
• Candidates must be at least 21 years of age.
• An education evaluation is required if education was acquired outside the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working with children in behavioral health is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise individuals and maintain their safety and well-being at all times.
• Participate in daily activities of daily living (ADLs), recreational activities, and social activities to encourage growth, confidence, and independence.
• Address and appropriately redirect inappropriate behaviors, reinforcing positive actions through supportive communication.
• Implement individualized treatment plan goals and objectives in collaboration with the clinical team.

Benefits

• Paid training and professional development.
• ASCEND Career Accelerator Program.
• Medical, telemedicine, dental, prescription drug, preventive care, and mental health services for eligible employees and covered family members or domestic partners.
• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement, and continuing education assistance.
• Generous time off, with accrual beginning on the first day of employment.
• 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit.
• Voluntary or employee-paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
• Employee assistance and work-life balance program.
• Sign-on bonus of $1,000 for full-time hires or $500 for part-time hires.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level