Direct Support Professional for Kids & Teens (IDD/BH)

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Flexible scheduling

Paid training

Benefits after 30 days

Job summary

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health in Delaware County, PA is seeking Direct Support Professionals to support children and youths aged 6-21 with intellectual and developmental disabilities and behavioral/mental health diagnoses. You will supervise safety, assist with daily activities, and help promote growth in a dynamic team.

Full-time, part-time, weekend intensive, and PRN options available. Pay ranges from $17.75 to $23.05 per hour, with an additional $2.00/hour shift differential for

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with children in behavioral health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety: Supervise and maintain the well-being of the individuals in your care at all times.
• Engage and connect: Participate in daily ADLs, recreational, and social activities to encourage growth, confidence, and independence.
• Coach and redirect: Address and appropriately redirect inappropriate behaviors while reinforcing positive actions through supportive communication.
• Support progress: Implement individualized treatment plan goals and objectives while working collaboratively with the clinical team to support each person’s development.

Skills

Experience with children

Behavioral health experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Special Education, Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work

Job description

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health in Delaware County, PA is seeking Direct Support Professionals to support children and youths aged 6-21 with intellectual and developmental disabilities and behavioral/mental health diagnoses. You will supervise safety, assist with daily activities, and help promote growth in a dynamic team.

Full-time, part-time, weekend intensive, and PRN options available. Pay ranges from $17.75 to $23.05 per hour, with an additional $2.00/hour shift differential for