Direct Support Professional

Devereux; Town of Saugerties (NY); In loco; USD 28.000 - 32.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Paid orientation

Paid time off – 5 weeks first year

Low-cost benefits and 30-day waiting

Student loan debt assistance

Tuition reimbursement / continuing ed.

403(b) retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Descrizione del lavoro

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health New York in Saugerties, NY seeks a Direct Support Professional to assist individuals with daily activities, health and personal management, and goal achievement in a supportive environment. The role emphasizes safety, personal growth, and helping individuals reach their daily and long-term goals.

Starting pay varies by education level: HS Diploma/GED ($20.00–$21.40/hour), BA/BS ($21.00–$22.47/hour), MA/MS or higher ($22.00–$23.54/hour).

Competenze

• High School Diploma/GED required; 2 years related experience preferred (or an Associate's Degree with 1 year 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.

Mansioni

• Assist individuals in daily activities, including health and personal management.
• Help individuals achieve personal goals, recreation, and daily household living.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic treatment environment that supports functioning and minimizes interfering behaviors.

Conoscenze

Reliable and patient

Flexible

Energetic

Creativity

Humor

Formazione

High School Diploma/GED

Associate’s Degree (with 1 year related experience)

Descrizione del lavoro

Description

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!

Being a Direct Support Professional has its Advantages

As a Direct Support Professional at Devereux, you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer:

• 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.
• A rewarding experience helping individuals complete daily activities and achieve 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 Saugerties, 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.

Location: Saugerties IRA

Salary: (commensurate with education and experience)

With HS Diploma/GED - $20.00 - $21.40 per hour

With BA/BS - $21.00 - $22.47 per hour

With MA/MS or higher - $22.00 - $23.54 per hour

Learn more about being a DSP at Devereux

You deserve to work somewhere that gives back to you! 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 tuition assistance and student loan repayment, among other benefits! Learn more: http://jobs.devereux.org/ascend

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 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