Direct Support Professional

Devereux; Lake Katrine (NY); On-site; USD 26,174 - 30,954; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid orientation

Over 5 weeks of paid time off

Student loan debt assistance

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Devereux, located in Lake Katrine, seeks a Direct Support Professional to assist individuals with developmental disabilities in daily activities and personal management.

This role includes maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment while helping clients achieve their goals. The position offers over 5 weeks of paid time off, student loan debt assistance, and a range of quality low-cost benefits.

The ideal candidate is flexible, patient, and passionate about supporting children and adults with special needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Valid NY Driver's License necessary.
• 2 years of related experience preferred or Associate's Degree with 1 year of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in daily activities and personal management.
• Improve functioning and minimize interfering behaviors.
• Maintain a therapeutic treatment environment.

Skills

Flexibility

Patience

Creativity

Energetic

Sense of humor

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Direct Support Professional at Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health

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!

Responsibilities

The 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.

Benefits and Compensation

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 (learn more at https://www.mydevereuxbenefits.org/).

Student Loan Debt Assistance to help you navigate the student loan system – quickly see your repayment plan options and discover potential savings.

• 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.

Location: Ulster Apts, Lake Katrine.

Salary: commensurate with education and experience.

• With HS Diploma/GED – $19.00 – $20.33 per hour.
• With BA/BS – $20.00 – $21.40 per hour.
• With MA/MS or higher – $21.00 – $22.47 per hour.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

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