Youth Direct Support Pro: Impact and Growth

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 50,145,000 - 66,048,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Shift differential

Paid training

ASCEND Career Accelerator Program

Benefits after 30 days

Job summary

Devereux Pennsylvania Children’s Services in West Chester, PA, is seeking Direct Support Professionals to support children and youths aged 6–21 with IDD and BH/MH diagnoses. This role offers multiple shift options and a $2.00/hour shift differential.

You will ensure safety, engage in daily activities, coach behavior, and support individualized treatment goals alongside the clinical team. A full-time sign-on bonus program and ongoing training opportunities accompany competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Education: High-school diploma or GED required; higher education preferred.
• Age: Candidates must be at least 21 years old.
• Experience: Prior experience 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.

Education

High-school diploma or GED

Job description

Devereux Pennsylvania Children’s Services in West Chester, PA, is seeking Direct Support Professionals to support children and youths aged 6–21 with IDD and BH/MH diagnoses. This role offers multiple shift options and a $2.00/hour shift differential.

You will ensure safety, engage in daily activities, coach behavior, and support individualized treatment goals alongside the clinical team. A full-time sign-on bonus program and ongoing training opportunities accompany competitive pay.