Direct Support Professional

Overview

Join Devereux New Jersey Where Great Careers SOAR!

Devereux offers ASCEND – the first career accelerator program exclusively designed to provide behavioral healthcare workers with career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills development and financial assistance to reach their full potential. This program includes 100% tuition coverage (up to $15,000 annually for undergraduate and $25,000 annually for graduate) and student loan repayment, among other benefits.

Being a Direct Support Professional (DSP) has its advantages: you will work with dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need.

• Time off benefits starting on day one.
• Excellent health benefits, effective 30 days after employment, with details at the benefits site.
• Tuition and student loan assistance.
• Growth and training development.
• Collaborative environment with a multidisciplinary team.
• Opportunity to engage with an organization that values Servant Leadership and authentic workplace culture.

Direct Support Professional positions are located in Manchester, NJ.

Schedule:

Second and Third shift positions available.

Salary:
Starting at $20.42 and increases with education/experience.

• Ensure individuals are safe and healthy while attending the day program.
• Supervise, coach, and assist individuals in achieving daily living skills (e.g., food preparation, cooking, cleaning, shopping).
• Supervise the planning, implementation and documentation of programs to meet social, emotional, physical, and personal needs.
• Plan and participate in community-based jobs, volunteer opportunities and outings.
• Schedule and transport individuals to and from the day program.

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• Minimum of a High School Diploma/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 individuals.

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and commits to policies and procedures to reduce risk; the organization emphasizes reporting abuse and will cooperate with authorities.

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations providing services and leadership in behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs impacting 10,000+ individuals annually.

Our mission is to unlock and nurture human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences. With nearly 6,500 employees nationwide, Devereux partners with families, schools and communities in autism, developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care.

Our culture emphasizes Servant Leadership, a people-first mindset, and a welcoming, supportive work environment across all programs and services. We strive for inclusivity and a sense of belonging for all employees.

In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program for eligible full-time employees and their families. Benefits are available after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer:

• Medical, dental, prescription, preventive care and mental health services (including telemedicine).
• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education support.
• Generous time-off (accrues from day one), 403(b) with matching, and voluntary life and accident coverage.
• Employee assistance / work-life balance program.
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Devereux is a drug-free workplace; drug screening is required. EOE