Sleep Direct Support Professional

Devereux • Red Hook, NY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Devereux New York is seeking dedicated professionals to join their team as Sleep Direct Support Professionals (DSP). This role offers the unique opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of children and adults with developmental disabilities while earning money during sleep hours. The position is located in Red Hook, NY, at the Starbarrack IRA. The Sleep DSP will be permitted to sleep overnight at the assigned location, anticipating approximately seven hours of sleep per night, while remaining available to respond to resident needs. During awake hours, the DSP will assist individuals with daily activities such as health and personal management, achieving personal goals, and household tasks. The role also involves maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment to meet residents' physical, emotional, and personal needs, aiming to improve functioning and minimize challenging behaviors. Devereux New York serves individuals with intellectual disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and dual diagnoses.

Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED required.
• 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.
• Consideration will be given for a candidate without a High School diploma if enrolled in a GED program.

Nice To Haves

• Associates Degree preferred.
• One year experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sleep overnight at the assigned location, anticipating an average of seven hours of sleep per night, while being responsive to the needs of the residents in the event that support is needed.
• Assist individuals in daily activities, including health and personal management.
• Assist individuals in achieving personal goals.
• Assist individuals with daily household living.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic treatment environment that meets the physical, emotional, and personal needs of program individuals.
• Improve functioning and minimize interfering behaviors of program individuals.

Benefits

• Paid hours while you sleep!!
• Paid orientation.
• Over 5 weeks of paid time off your first year.
• Quality Low-Cost Benefits
• Student loan debt assistance
• 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires!
• Access to the Savi Student Loan Checkup tool
• Tuition assistance
• Student loan repayment
• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app)
• Dental
• Prescription drug
• Preventative care
• Mental health services
• Continuing education assistance
• Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day)
• 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit
• 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