Direct Support Professional - Day Program/Nursing Support Hybrid

Devereux; United States; Hybride; USD 25 000 - 28 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive pay

Shift differentials

CNA bonus

NADSP Level 1 bonus

PTO sell back

PayActiv access

Weekday shift

Multiple locations

Résumé du poste

Devereux Pocono Center is seeking a Direct Support Professional in a hybrid role serving adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. You will provide safe, supportive care, assist with daily routines, accompany appointments, and support community activities.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, and preference for 1 year of human-service experience. A valid driver’s license is required. CNA or NADSP Level 1 Certification can boost earnings.

Qualifications

• Empathy and compassion for adults with developmental disabilities.
• Strong teamwork and communication in a behavioral health setting.
• Ability to engage, motivate, and support residents in daily activities.

Responsabilités

• Cover medical appointments and transportation to/from appointments.
• Assist with hygiene and daily routines; support community outings.
• Attend required training sessions and complete assignments as directed by the coordinator.

Connaissances

Empathy

Teamwork

Communication

Energetic

Creativity

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Description du poste

This is a hybrid position that supports both the Nursing Department and our Day Programs and can be either full-time or part-time.

Do you want to make a meaningful impact in the lives of adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities? Are you looking to end your day feeling fulfilled and accomplished? If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux Team as a Direct Support Professional! Devereux Pocono Center provides programs and services for adults with developmental disabilities. As a Direct Support Professional at Devereux, you will provide safe, supportive care to residents at the Pocono Center, ensuring their physical, emotional, and personal needs are met. Responsibilities include covering medical appointments, transportation to/from appointments, medication runs, assisting with hygiene, supporting daily routines and community outings, attending training sessions, and completing special assignments as directed by the coordinator.

Being a Direct Support Professional has its advantages!

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

• Competitive Pay: $18.00-$20.52/hr based on experience, education, and shift
• Earn up to $0.50/hr in shift differentials
• Earn an additional $0.29/hr if you have an active CNA
• $1/hr increase to base pay with an active NADSP Level 1 Certification
• Use our Time Off Sell Back program to turn unused paid time off into cash
• Flexible Pay Access : Get up to 50% of your earnings before payday with PayActiv
• Desirable Shift: This position would be a Monday-Friday position with hours falling within typical business hours (no late evenings or overnight shifts!)
• Multiple Locations: Support our Nursing Department and multiple Day Programs throughout Newfoundland and Tobyhanna!

Why Join Devereux?

Grow your career in behavioral health and human services

Be part of a fast-paced, supportive team environment

Make a difference by teaching life skills and being a positive role model

Access Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) supporting diversity

Enjoy quality, low-cost benefits: learn more at benefits.devereux.org.

What are current staff saying?

"My bosses were great, and working with the individuals was very rewarding. The support we gave them and to see the changes in their lives was a testimony in itself."

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 tuition and student loan repayment!

Learn more about the Pocono Center!

Learn more about being a Direct Support Professional at Devereux!

Learn more about Devereux's ASCEND Program, benefitting our hard-working healthcare heroes!

Qualifications

• Education: Minimum high school diploma or GED required
• Experience: One (1) year preferred of human service experience working with children, adolescents, or adults preferred. Must possess a valid driver's license. Experience working in a medical background or comfort with medical terminology is preferred, but not required.
• The IDEAL candidate will... Be empathetic, a team player, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, energetic, creative, understand the theories of behavior management and positive reinforcement, and represent yourself as a positive role model. Additionally, you must be able to complete required new hire orientation class, have a strong passion for working with and helping children and adolescents with special needs and possess a valid license.

Physical Requirements

Significant amounts of walking, sitting, and standing. Some lifting and/or managing resistance required related to applying physical intervention techniques upwards of 50 lbs. or more. Some repetitive wrist/hand movements, normal hearing and vision. Occasional use of computers and office equipment. Occasional driving of Devereux vehicles for business purposes. Ability to meet 100% mastery of Safe and Positive Approaches.

Work Environment

Regularly works inside areas that are adequately lighted and ventilated. Some fluctuations in temperature. Use of Protective equipment such as latex gloves, facial mask protective eyewear, and gown. Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Some degree of physical involvement in exercise of Safe and Positive Approaches.

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 op