Chilren's Direct Support Professional - 2nd Shift

Description

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of adolescents ages 8–21 with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and Behavioral/Mental Health (BH/MH) diagnoses?

 

At Devereux, we’re looking for dedicated, compassionate, and energetic individuals to join our team as an Autism Development Specialist. This is your opportunity to help shape brighter futures while growing your career in behavioral health and human services.

 

Every day as an Direct Support Professional you will…

• Ensure safety: Supervise and maintain the well-being of the individuals in your care at all times.

• Engage and connect: Participate in daily ADLs, recreational, and social activities.

• Coach and redirect: Address and appropriately redirect inappropriate behaviors.

• Support progress: Implement individualized treatment plan goals and objectives.

You will be offered:

• Opportunities to learn and grow in the behavioral health and human services fields.
• Fun, fast-paced supportive environment where you can participate in the treatment planning process.
• Excellent Benefits (learn more at MyDevereuxBenefits.org)
• ASCEND- Career Accelerator Program
• Paid Training and Professional Development
• BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY AFTER 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT (1st day of the 1st pay period after 30 days)

Shift: 2pm - 10pm

Schedule: One Weekday and Weekend Day Off| Every Other Weekend

Compensation: $17.50-$23.05 per hour (based on experience and education)

 

Shift Differential= +$2/hr from 2pm – 11pm

 

Sign-On Bonus: Full-time: $1,000 | Part - time: $500: Will be paid out over the first 6 monthd of employment

[FT: $300 upon hire + $350 at 90 days + $350 at 180 days]

[PT: $150 upon hire + $150 at 90 days + $200 at 180 days]

 

Devereux Pennsylvania Children’s Services (DPACS) center serves children, adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral, emotional and psychiatric challenges and disorders. Located in West Chester and Malvern Pennsylvania, services provided include psychiatric residential treatment (PRTF), acute inpatient psychiatric hospital (AIP), assessment services, community-based mental health services, community-based employment training and social skills training, and  approved private school educational services to male and female children and adolescents (6-21 years of age) with diagnoses of intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, concomitant psychiatric and behavioral challenges often associated with experiencing some level of trauma in their lives.  

 

 

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Qualifications

EDUCATION: : High-school Diploma or GED required | Higher Education Preferred*Education Evaluation required if education was acquired outside the U.S.

 

AGE: Candidates must be at-least 21 years of age.

 

EXPERIENCE:  Prior experience working with children in behavioral health preferred.   

 

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible

Company Overview

Company Overview 

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year.    

 

Our Mission: Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.    

With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care. 

 

Our Culture, Our Expectations  

At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our m