Devereux - Clermont, NY

posted about 2 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Clermont, NY
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About the position

Are you interested in making a positive difference in the lives of children and adults with developmental disabilities? Are you new to this field and want to learn more? Do you want to work somewhere where you KNOW you are making a difference every day? If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team! Being a Direct Support Professional has its Advantages. As a Direct Support Professional at Devereux, you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer: Paid orientation, Over 5 weeks of paid time off your first year, Quality Low-Cost Benefits, plus student loan debt assistance and 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires! Access to the Savi Student Loan Checkup tool to help you navigate the student loan system - quickly see your repayment plan options and discover potential savings! A rewarding experience helping individuals complete daily activities and achieve long term goals. Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health New York provides programs and services for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and dual diagnoses. Located in Clermont, NY, this position is responsible for assisting individuals in daily activities, including health and personal management, achieving personal goals, recreation, and daily household living, as well as maintaining a safe and therapeutic treatment environment that meets the physical, emotional, and personal needs of program individuals while improving functioning and minimizing interfering behaviors.

Responsibilities

  • Assist individuals in daily activities including health and personal management.
  • Help individuals achieve personal goals.
  • Support recreation and daily household living.
  • Maintain a safe and therapeutic treatment environment.
  • Meet the physical, emotional, and personal needs of program individuals.
  • Improve functioning and minimize interfering behaviors.

Requirements

  • Have a High School Diploma/GED with 2 years of related experience OR an Associate's Degree with 1 year of related experience.
  • Have a Valid NY Driver's License.
  • Be flexible, patient, energetic, creative, and have a sense of humor.
  • Have a strong passion for working with and helping children and adults with special needs.

Benefits

  • Paid orientation.
  • Over 5 weeks of paid time off your first year.
  • Quality Low-Cost Benefits.
  • Student loan debt assistance.
  • Access to the Savi Student Loan Checkup tool.
  • Career accelerator program (ASCEND) with tuition assistance and student loan repayment.
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