Direct Support Professional (3pm-11pm)

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health; Town of Red Hook (NY); On-site; USD 26,174 - 30,954; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and welfare program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health in Red Hook, NY, is seeking a Direct Support Professional to make a positive impact in the lives of youth and adults. This role involves assisting individuals in daily activities, participating in treatment planning, and promoting a safe and therapeutic environment.

We offer opportunities for growth, flexible schedules, and a supportive team environment. Candidates with a High School Diploma/GED and relevant experience are encouraged to apply and make a difference!

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with 2 years of related experience.
• Valid NY Driver's License.
• Energetic, creative, with a sense of humor.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in daily activities.
• Participate in treatment planning.
• Support the therapeutic environment.

Skills

Ability to work with at-risk youth

Flexibility

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate's Degree

Job description

Description

Do you want to make a positive impact in the lives of youth and adults? Are you looking to return home at the end of the day feeling fulfilled and accomplished?

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’ll work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer:

• Opportunities to learn and grow in the behavioral health and human services fields.
• Fun, fast-paced supportive environment where you can participate in the treatment planning process.
• Opportunity to teach at-risk youth valuable life skills and be a positive role model.
• Flexible schedules that work with school and family commitments.
• Team-based, on-campus support while on duty.
• Quality Low-Cost Benefits, plus student loan debt assistance and 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires (learn more at https://www.mydevereuxbenefits.org/).

Location: Red Hook campus

Shifts: Evenings (3pm-11pm), including weekends

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

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 (12571), 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.

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.

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Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with 2 years of related experience OR an 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.
• 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. 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