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Devereux

Direct Support Professional

Devereux, Richmantown, New Jersey, United States

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Direct Support Professional Join Devereux as a Direct Support Professional – a role that empowers dedicated professionals to help individuals in need while working in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

Location & Compensation

Location: Pilesgrove, NJ

Starting salary: $20.00 per hour, increasing with education and experience

Responsibilities

Ensure individuals in the day program remain safe and healthy

Supervise, coach, and assist individuals in achieving daily living skills such as food preparation, cooking, cleaning, and shopping

Plan, implement, and document programs that meet the social, emotional, physical, and personal needs of individuals

Plan and participate in community‑based jobs, volunteer opportunities, and outings for individuals

Schedule and transport individuals to and from the day program

Qualifications

Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED

Valid non‑provisional driver’s license

18 years of age or older (required)

Availability to attend ten days of paid onsite orientation on weekdays

Empathetic, team‑oriented approach to care

Benefits & Advantages

Time off benefits starting on day one

Comprehensive health benefits effective 30 days after employment

Tuition and student loan assistance, including ASCEND – a career acceleration program that covers up to \$15,000 annually for undergraduates and \$25,000 annually for graduates, plus loan repayment

Growth and training development opportunities

Collaborative working environment with multidisciplinary teams

Servant Leadership culture that encourages staff to be authentic selves at work

Generous paid time off, 403(b) retirement plan with matching, supplemental life and accident coverage, Employee Assistance Program, and work‑life balance initiatives

Company Overview 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 the lives of over 10,000 people annually. With nearly 6,500 employees, Devereux serves individuals in autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education, and foster care.

Devereux fosters a zero‑tolerance policy for abuse and maintains procedures to reduce the risk of abuse, supporting a culture of reporting and cooperation with authorities. The organization promotes an inclusive workplace rooted in trust, respect, and a people‑first mindset, where employees are encouraged to put the needs of others first and to lead through Servant Leadership.

Devereux is a drug‑free workplace; drug screening is required. EOE.

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