Direct Support Professional

The Devereux Foundation • Germantown, NY

296d • $18 - $21

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 but want to learn more? 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 comprehensive paid orientation to provide you with the skills and training to be a successful DSP. Over 5 weeks of paid time off your first year. Quality low-cost benefits and 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires. Student Loan Debt Assistance 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 Germantown, 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.

Requirements

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

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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive paid orientation.
• Over 5 weeks of paid time off your first year.
• Quality low-cost benefits with a 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period.
• Student Loan Debt Assistance.
• ASCEND career accelerator program with tuition assistance and student loan repayment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED