Direct Support Professional Phoenixville area

Job Summary

Do you want to make a positive impact on the lives of adults we serve? If you answered YES, consider joining our Adult Services team at Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health!

• Opportunities to learn and grow in the Behavioral Healthcare field
• Comprehensive training in crisis prevention/intervention, trauma‑informed care, CPR, first aid
• Flexible schedules that can work with school, family commitments, or other employment

As a Direct Support Professional, you will assist in daily living activities, including health and hygiene management, cooking, cleaning, recreation, and documentation such as shift reports, incident reports, and individual progress reports. You will maintain a safe and therapeutic treatment environment that meets the physical, emotional, and personal needs of the individuals we serve.

• High School Diploma or GED required; diplomas acquired outside of the US must be evaluated.
• One (1) year of human service experience working with children, adolescents, and adults preferred.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Empathetic, team player, excellent written and verbal communication skills, energetic, creative, understanding of behavior‑management theories and positive reinforcement, and a positive role model.
• Must complete required new hire orientation class.
• Strong passion for working with children and adolescents with special needs; must possess a valid license.

Significant amounts of walking, sitting, and standing; some lifting or managing resistance related to applying physical intervention techniques up to 75‑100 lbs or more. Some repetitive wrist/hand movements, normal hearing and vision. Occasional use of computers and office equipment. Occasional driving of Devereux vehicles for business purposes. Ability to meet 100% mastery of Safe and Positive Approaches.

Work inside areas that are adequately lighted and ventilated. Some fluctuations in temperature. Use of protective equipment such as latex gloves, facial mask protective eyewear, and gown. Possible exposure to blood‑borne pathogens.

Devereux has a zero‑tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse and will cooperate with authorities to the fullest extent possible.

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational, and employment programs that positively impact over 10,000 children, adults, and families every year.

• 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.

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health promotes recruitment and hiring of qualified employees without discrimination based on race, religion, creed, color, age, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, communication ability, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation. Employees are treated equally with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement.