Direct Support Professional

Overview

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 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 (DSP) 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 Clayton, NJ.

• Time‑off benefits starting on day one!
• Excellent health benefits, effective 30 days after employment. (See mydevereuxbenefits.org)
• Tuition and student loan assistance.
• Growth and training development.
• Working environment that is collaborative with multidisciplinary team.

Starting at $20.00 and increases with education/experience.

• Ensure our individuals are safe and healthy while attending our day program.
• Supervise, coach and assist 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 individuals to and from day program.

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED.
• 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.

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.

Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.

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. To be successful at Devereux, you will put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and lead, and be part of a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services.

• 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.

Devereux is a drug‑free workplace, drug screening required. EOE

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Other

• Non‑profit Organizations and Mental Health Care