Devereux
Direct Support Professional (Day Program)
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Join Devereux New Jersey Where Great Careers SOAR!
Devereux is proud to offer
ASCEND – the first career accelerator program
exclusively designed for behavioral healthcare workers. This program includes 100% tuition coverage (up to $15,000 annually for undergraduates and $25,000 for graduate programs) and student loan repayment, among other benefits.
Being a Direct Support Professional (DSP) has its advantages. As a 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 Bridgeton, NJ.
Salary:
Starting at $20.00 per hour, increases with education/experience.
Schedule:
Monday-Friday 8am-4pm (Full-time & Per-diem).
What We Look For In Our Direct Support Professionals
Ensure our individuals are safe and healthy while attending our day program.
Supervise, coach, and assist our 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.
Schedule and transport our individuals to and from day program.
Qualifications
Minimum of a High School Diploma/GED.
Valid non-provisional driver's license.
18 years of age or older (required).
Ability to attend ten days of paid onsite orientation on weekdays.
Empathetic and team approach to care for individuals.
Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse in our organization. We foster a culture of reporting abuse and will cooperate fully with authorities.
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 more than 10,000 children, adults, and 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.
Benefits In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members, and domestic partners. Eligible employees can start benefits after 30 days of employment. Additional benefits include:
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.
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Join Devereux New Jersey Where Great Careers SOAR!
Devereux is proud to offer
ASCEND – the first career accelerator program
exclusively designed for behavioral healthcare workers. This program includes 100% tuition coverage (up to $15,000 annually for undergraduates and $25,000 for graduate programs) and student loan repayment, among other benefits.
Being a Direct Support Professional (DSP) has its advantages. As a 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 Bridgeton, NJ.
Salary:
Starting at $20.00 per hour, increases with education/experience.
Schedule:
Monday-Friday 8am-4pm (Full-time & Per-diem).
What We Look For In Our Direct Support Professionals
Ensure our individuals are safe and healthy while attending our day program.
Supervise, coach, and assist our 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.
Schedule and transport our individuals to and from day program.
Qualifications
Minimum of a High School Diploma/GED.
Valid non-provisional driver's license.
18 years of age or older (required).
Ability to attend ten days of paid onsite orientation on weekdays.
Empathetic and team approach to care for individuals.
Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse in our organization. We foster a culture of reporting abuse and will cooperate fully with authorities.
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 more than 10,000 children, adults, and 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.
Benefits In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members, and domestic partners. Eligible employees can start benefits after 30 days of employment. Additional benefits include:
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.
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