Direct Support Professional

Join Devereux New Jersey Where Great Careers SOAR! Devereux is proud to offerASCEND – the first career accelerator programexclusively 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 fifteen thousand dollars annually for undergraduate and twenty‐five thousand dollars annually for graduate) and student loan repayment, among other benefits!As a Direct Support Professional at Devereux, you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need.Direct Support Professional positions are located in Farmingdale, NJ. Schedule: Second and third shift positions available!Salary: Starting at$20.42and increases with education/experience.What We Look For In Our Direct Support ProfessionalsEnsure our individuals are safe and healthy while attending our day program.Supervise, coach, and assist our individuals in achieving their goals for daily living skills, such as food preparation, cooking, cleaning, and shopping.Supervise the planning, implementation, and documentation of programs designed to meet the social, emotional, physical, and personal needs of our individuals.Plan and participate in community‐based jobs, volunteer opportunities, and outings for our individuals to be involved with.Schedule and transport our individuals to and from day program.QualificationsHave a minimum of a High School Diploma/GED.Have a valid non‐provisional driver's license.Be 18 years of age or older (required).Be able to attend ten days of paid onsite orientation on weekdays.Be empathetic and have a team approach to care for our individuals.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.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 can 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr