Direct Support Professional

Devereux; Town of Somers (NY); On-site; USD 27,552 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid orientation

Student loan debt assistance

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health New York, located in Somers, NY, is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist individuals in daily activities, health care, and personal management within a safe, therapeutic setting.

This role offers paid orientation and opportunities like ASCEND, the career accelerator program, along with tuition assistance and student loan support. Salary varies by education level and experience, with a strong commitment to growth and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Have a High School Diploma/GED with 2 years of related experience OR an Associate’s Degree with 1 year of related experience.
• Have a valid NY Driver’s License.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in daily activities, health and personal management, and recreation.
• Support achievement of personal goals and daily household living.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment meeting physical, emotional and personal needs.

Skills

Patient care

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate’s Degree

BA/BS

MA/MS or higher

Job description

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

• Paid orientation.
• 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 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 Somers, 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: Summit Circle 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

• Have a High School Diploma/GED with 2 years of related experience OR an Associate’s Degree with 1 year of related experience.
• Have a valid NY Driver’s License.
• 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 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

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