Direct Support Professional - PRN

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health; West Whiteland Township (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 26,863 - 27,207; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligibility after 30 days

ASCEND - Career Accelerator Program

Paid Training and Professional Development

Job summary

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, located in Chester County, is seeking dedicated individuals for the role of Direct Support Professional. You will have the opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of adolescents with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The role includes supervising individuals, engaging in activities, and implementing treatment plans. Benefits include a competitive salary, paid training, and opportunities for professional growth.

Join us in our mission to support children and young adults, fostering their development and independence.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Prior experience working with children in behavioral health preferred.
• Education evaluation required if acquired outside the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and well-being of individuals in care.
• Participate in daily activities to encourage growth.
• Implement individualized treatment plan goals.

Skills

Compassionate care

Behavior management

Team collaboration

Education

High-school Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of adolescents ages 8–21 with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and Behavioral/Mental Health (BH/MH) diagnoses? At Devereux, we’re looking for dedicated, compassionate, and energetic individuals to join our team. This is your opportunity to help shape brighter futures while growing your career in behavioral health and human services.

Every day as a Direct Support Professional you will…

• 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, reinforcing positive actions through supportive communication.
• Support progress: Implement individualized treatment plan goals and objectives, working collaboratively with the clinical team to support each person’s development.

You will be offered:

• 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.
• ASCEND - Career Accelerator Program
• Paid Training and Professional Development
• BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY AFTER 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT (learn more at MyDeverurexBenefits.org)

Available Shifts: As Needed

Schedule: On Call/As Needed

Compensation: $19.50 - $19.75/hr (based on experience and education)

Shift Differential = +$2/hr from 2pm – 11pm

Sign-On Bonus: Full-time: $1,000 | Part-time: $500 — will be paid out over the first 6 months of employment

[FT: $300 upon hire + $350 at 90 days + $360 at 180 days]

[PT: $150 upon hire + $150 at 90 days + $200 at 180 days]

Devereux Pennsylvania Children’s Services (DPACS) center serves children, adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral, emotional and psychiatric challenges and disorders. Located in West Chester and Malvern Pennsylvania, services provided include psychiatric residential treatment (PRTF), acute inpatient psychiatric hospital (AIP), assessment services, community-based mental health services, community-based employment training and social skills training, and approved private school educational services to male and female children and adolescents (6-21 years of age) with diagnoses of intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, concomitant psychiatric and behavioral challenges often associated with experiencing some level of trauma in their lives.

Qualifications

• Education: High-school Diploma or GED required | Higher education preferred
• Education Evaluation required if education was acquired outside the U.S.
• Age: Candidates must be at least 21 years of age.
• Experience: Prior experience working with children in behavioral health preferred.

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