Direct Support Professional - ASD Program, CNA experience preferred

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Payactive

ASCEND tuition assistance

Job summary

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health in Georgia is seeking an entry-level Direct Support Professional to join a dedicated mental health team serving children and adolescents. The role offers an opportunity to learn in a behavioral and mental health setting, with ongoing training and a supportive environment.

Starting pay is $20.00 per hour, with additional pay for experience. The position requires HS diploma or GED, with CNA/ASD experience highly preferred, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate is empathetic, a team player, energetic and creative with an understanding of behavior management and positive reinforcement.
• HS diploma or GED is required; a bachelor's degree in psychology, human services, sociology, social work, criminal justice, or education is preferred.
• Experience with CNA and ASD populations is highly preferred and valid driver’s license is needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily living activities and provide emotional and behavior support and management.
• Support health and hygiene, basic cleaning and recreational activities for individuals served.
• Mentor, coach, monitor and re-direct individuals; document shift and incident reports and progress notes.

Skills

Empathetic

Team player

Energetic

Creative

Behavior management

Positive reinforcement

Education

HS diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred in psychology/human services

Tools

In-house computer applications

Job description

Are you looking for an entry-level employment opportunity as a segue to further your career in social work, psychology, behavioral and mental health? Do you want to make a positive impact on the lives of children and adolescents in a fun, active environment? If so, you could become a part of a team creating meaningful, independent and productive lives for those individuals that we serve!

Available shifts:

• 2:30pm - 11:00pm (must be available to work every other weekend)

Starting pay: $20.00 /hr (Additional $$$ for Experience)

Prior CNA and ASD population experience highly preferred

Being a Direct Support Professional has its advantages.

As a Direct Support Professional at Devereux, you will learn more than you ever thought possible while you work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping kids in a Mental Health setting.

We offer:

• Opportunities to learn and grow in Behavioral & Mental Health.
• Growth opportunities that allow you to expand your career and your skills.
• Being part of an interactive and supportive team that includes; nursing, education, therapists, psychiatrists and you!
• The ability to have influence in our clients' treatment plans
• Evidence based and trauma informed practices
• Payactive - access up to 50% of your earned wages between pay periods

Interested in advancing your career? 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 (up to $15k reimbursed annually for undergraduate and $25k reimbursed annually for graduate) and student loan repayment! Learn more here.

As a Direct Support Professional, you will assist in daily living activities, including emotional and behavior support & management, health and hygiene management, cleaning, and recreational activities for the individuals we serve. You will actively mentor, coach, monitor, re-direct and support our individuals and maintain a safe and therapeutic treatment environment that meets the physical, emotional and personal needs of the population we serve. You will also be responsible for accurate documentation, including, but not limited to, shift reports, incident reports and individual progress reports.

Qualifications

• The IDEAL candidate will...Be empathetic, a team player, energetic, creative, understand the theories of behavior management and positive reinforcement, and represent yourself as a positive role model; have a strong passion for working with and helping children and adolescents with behavioral differences.

Requirements

• CNA and ASD experience highly preferred
• HS diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred in psychology, human services, sociology, social work, criminal justice, and/or education.
• Previous experience working with individuals under the age of 21 with psychological, emotional and behavioral disorders, co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders, and/or conduct disorders preferred.
• Valid Driver's License and Satisfactory Drug Screen and Background Check results.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong technical skills and comfortable utilizing in-house computer applications for documenting and reporting purposes.
• Must be able to complete a two-week, paid new hire orientation class; hours are approximately 8:30am to 5:30pm daily (lunch is included).
• 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.
• For your protection, all DSPs will be fit‑tested for the N95 mask. An N95 mask will be worn when working with children with infections. A medical evaluation will be completed, unless exempt under the standards.

The employment policies of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health are to recruit and hire qualified employees without discrimination because of race, religion, creed, color, age, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, communication ability, gender identity or expression or sexual orientation and to treat them equally with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement - including upgrading, promotion and transfer - consistent with individual skills and the needs of Devereux.

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

• 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

Position Type Full-Time