Direct Support Professional - Shift

Overview

There are only part-time positions available for the 11pm-7am shift at this time.

Are you ready to make a positive impact working directly with individuals with intellectual disabilities? If you answered YES, consider joining Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health as a Direct Support Professional.

As a Direct Support Professional for Devereux you will:

• Provide safe and appropriate care for Pocono Center residents
• Be responsible for supervision of residents and meeting their physical, emotional and personal needs
• Assist in hygiene tasks such as showering or toileting
• Support individuals throughout daily routines, including community outings
• Attend in-service training programs to develop skills
• Perform related duties, special assignments and projects as assigned by coordinator

You deserve to work somewhere that gives back to you. Devereux offers ASCEND – the first career accelerator program designed to give behavioral healthcare workers career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistance to reach your full potential. This program includes 100% of tuition covered (up to $15,000 annually for undergraduate and $25,000 annually for graduate) and student loan repayment, among other benefits.

Payrates: Starting rates $/hr depending on education/experience. On-Call: $21.25/hr.

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Shift and differential details

• Build your own rate up to $21.80/hr with shift differential and the TOB Exchange program (maximum experience and CNA)
• Exchange 40 hours of Time Off for an additional $0.38/hour, or 80 hours for an additional $0.77/hour
• Additional $0.30 Evening shift differential, $0.50 Overnight shift differential
• Additional $0.29/hour if you have an active CNA
• Earn an extra $1.00/hour to your base pay if you have an active NADSP Level 1 Certification

Benefit programs

• Pay Activ available — access up to 50% of wages before payday

Being a Direct Support Professional has its advantages

As a DSP at Devereux, you’ll work with dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer:

• Opportunities to learn and grow in behavioral health and human services
• Fun, fast-paced supportive environment with involvement in treatment planning
• Opportunity to teach adults valuable life skills and be a positive role model
• Flexible schedules that accommodate school and family commitments
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that support a diverse workforce
• Quality low-cost benefits, student loan debt assistance, and a 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires (learn more ereux.org)

Available

Shifts:

Full-time, part-time and on-call. Shifts include 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm, 11pm-7am, 9am-2pm;
Power weekend (40 hours Friday through Sunday) considered.

Locations: Tobyhanna, Stroudsburg/East Stroudsburg, Scranton, Dickson City, Mount Pocono, Newfoundland, Greentown, Cresco and Canadensis.

Required: High School Diploma or GED;
Valid Driver’s License.

Preferred: One year of human services experience working with children, adolescents, or adults.

The ideal candidate will be empathetic, a team player with strong written and verbal communication, energetic, creative, and knowledgeable about behavior management and positive reinforcement. Must be able to complete required new hire orientation and have a passion for working with individuals with special needs; must possess a valid license.

Physical requirements: Significant walking, sitting, and standing; some lifting and/or resistance up to 50 lbs; occasional repetitive wrist/hand movements; normal hearing and vision; occasional computer use and driving Devereux vehicles for business; ability to meet 100% mastery of Safe and Positive Approaches.

Work environment: Indoors with adequate lighting and ventilation; temperature fluctuations; use of protective equipment (gloves, mask, eyewear, gown); possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens; involvement in Safe and Positive Approaches.

Devereux maintains a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and…