Direct Support Professional

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health; Bridgeton (NJ); On-site; USD 28,103 - 32,910; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ASCEND Career Accelerator Program

Medical and mental health services

Student loan debt assistance

Generous time-off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Join Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health as a Direct Support Professional in Bridgeton, NJ, where you will make a positive impact on the lives of adults we serve. This role offers full-time, part-time, and on-call shifts with competitive pay rates ranging from $20.40 to $23.89. You'll receive comprehensive training and work alongside a team dedicated to helping individuals thrive.

Devereux values inclusivity and provides a supportive workplace, along with various benefits including health insurance, tuition reimbursement, and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School Diploma/GED.
• Valid non‑provisional driver's license.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to attend ten days of paid onsite orientation.
• Empathetic with a team approach.

Responsibilities

• Work with individuals to create meaningful lives.
• Participate in comprehensive training.
• Support individuals with various needs.

Skills

Empathy

Team approach to care

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Description

Join Devereux New Jersey!

May 13, 2026

11:00am- 3:00pm

Millville Public Library

210 Buck Street,

Millville NJ, 08332

On the spot interviews!

Do you want to make a positive impact on the lives of the adults we serve? Do you want to become a part of a team creating meaningful and productive lives for those individuals that we serve.

If you answered YES, then consider joining our Adult Services team!

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:· Opportunities to learn and grow in the Behavioral Healthcare field· Comprehensive training in crisis prevention/intervention, trauma informed care, CPR, first aid· Flexible schedules that can work with school, family commitments, or other employment

Available Shifts: Full-time, part-time and on-call available. Evenings 3pm-11pm, Nights 11pm-9am including weekends (varied shifts/schedules).

Pay rates: Full-time and part-time, $20.40-$23.89

Hiring locations: Bridgeton, Cedarville, Cape May and more!

You deserve to work somewhere that gives back to you!

Devereux is proud to offer

• Devereux is proud to offer ASCEND – the first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers – the career guidance, one‑on‑one coaching, skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential. This program includes 100% of tuition covered for undergraduate, graduate and student loan repayment, among other benefits!

Qualifications

You'd make a great DSP if you have:

• Have a minimum of a High School Diploma/GED.
• Have a valid non‑provisional driver's license.
• Be 18 years of age or older (required).
• Be able to attend ten days of paid onsite orientation on weekdays.
• Be empathetic and have a team approach to care for our individuals.

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 mission‑driven, people‑first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high‑quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.

We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time.

What Devereux Offers You

In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full‑time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer;

• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.

• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.

• Generous time‑off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.

• Employee assistance / work‑life balance program.

Visit www.mydevereuxbenefits.org to see why Devereux is a great place to work!

Devereux is a drug‑free workplace, drug screening required. EOE