Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health: Direct Support Professionals

Description:Are you interested in making a positive difference in the lives of children 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?

Are you looking to work Wednesday through Sunday (evening weekdays, and days or evenings on weekends)?If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!We are currently offering a $3,000 SIGN ON BONUS!!

Brand new full time employees, or part time employees working 20 or more hours per week will receive this bonus.Being a Direct Support Professional has its AdvantagesAs 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 2 to 3 week 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!

http://benefits.Devereux.OrgTuition assistance after 6 months of working full time up to 12 credits per year!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 achieving 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 Red Hook, 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.

Hours are Wednesday through Sunday, evening weekdays, and either days or evenings on weekends.Learn more about being a DSP at DevereuxWhat is Devereux doing to support and protect the health and safety of our staff during the COVID-19 pandemic?Devereux is committed to the health and safety of our staff.

All Devereux centers have formal infectious-disease and emergency-management plans tailored to specifically address the unique aspects of communicable disease prevention including COVID-19.

We adhere to all mandates and guidelines in accordance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization and practice all protocols that protect the health and safety of our staff.

To learn more of how Devereux is supporting and protecting our staff during the pandemic, please visit https://jobs.Devereux.Org/#covid.Keywords: direct support professional, dsp, direct care, residential counselor, caregiver, home health aide, CNA, PCA, personal care aide, youth counselor, direct care worker, group home, evenings, overnights, evening shift, night shift, overnight shift, non profit, human services, mental health, behavioral health, psychology, hiring immediately, now hiring, full time, part timeQualifications:Have a High School Diploma/GED.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.Devereux requires all individuals interviewing for a position involving contact with children to complete The Diana Screen, a screening that assesses a candidate’s understanding of appropriate boundaries between adults and children.