Direct Support Professional

Description

Join Devereux New Jersey!

March 7, 2026

10:00am- 3:00pm

Devereux Ocean County Day Program

650-670 Route 70 Lakehurst Circle Ctr

Lakehurst NJ, 08733

On the spot interviews!

Do you want to make a positive impact on the lives of the adults we serve? Do you want to become a part of a team creating meaningful and productive lives for those individuals that we serve.

If you answered YES, then consider joining our Adult Services team!

Being a Direct Support Professional has its Advantages As a Direct Support Professional at Devereux, you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer:

• 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

Available

Shifts:

Full‑time, part‑time and on‑call available. Days 8am-4pm Evenings 3pm-11pm, Nights 11pm-9am including weekends (varied shifts/schedules).

Pay rates:
Full‑time and part‑time, $20.40-$23.89

Hiring locations:
Toms River/Manchester, Brick, Lakehurst, Neptune City, Howell, Eatontown, and more!

You deserve to work somewhere that gives back to you!

Devereux is proud to offer

• 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 $15k reimbursed annually for undergraduate and $25k reimbursed annually for graduate) and student loan repayment, among other benefits!

You'd make a great DSP if you have:

• Have 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.

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

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.

With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care.

Our Culture, Our Expectations

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, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere.

To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.

We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we…