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　　Are you interested in making a positive difference in the lives of children and adults with developmental disabilities? Are you new to this field but want to learn more?

　　If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!

　　We are currently offering a $3,000 SIGN ON BONUS to brand new full time employees working over 37.5 hours per week or a $1,500 SIGN ON BONUS for part time employees working 20 or more hours per week

　　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:

　　Comprehensive paid orientation to provide you with the skills and training to be a successful DSP.

　　Over 5 weeks of paid time off your first year.

　　Quality low-cost benefits and 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires. (learn more athttps://www.mydevereuxbenefits.org/)

　　Student Loan Debt Assistance to help you navigate the student loan system – quickly see your repayment plan options and discover potential savings.

　　A rewarding experience helping individuals complete daily activities and achieve long term goals.

　　Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health New York provides programs and services for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and dual diagnoses. Located in Lake Katrine, NY, this position is responsible for assisting individuals in daily activities, including health and personal management, achieving personal goals, recreation, and daily household living, as well as maintaining a safe and therapeutic treatment environment that meets the physical, emotional, and personal needs of program individuals while improving functioning and minimizing interfering behaviors.

　　Location: Leggs Mill IRA, Lake Katrine, NY

　　Salary: $16.50+ per hour; increases based on education and experience.

　　Learn more about being a DSP at Devereux

　　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 tuition assistance and student loan repayment, among other benefits! Learn more:http://jobs.devereux.org/ascend

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　　Qualifications

　　High School Diploma/GED required. 2 years of related experience preferred (or Associate's Degree with 1 year of related experience).

　　Valid NY Driver's License.

　　Be flexible, patient, energetic, creative, and have a sense of humor.

　　A strong passion for working with and helping children and adults with special needs.

　　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.

　　Posted Date 1 month ago (1/15/2024 10:40 PM)

　　Requisition ID 2024-34950

　　Category Direct Care

　　Position Type Full-Time

　　The employment policies of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health are to recruit and hire qualified employees without discrimination because of race, religion, creed, color, age, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, communication ability, gender identity or expression or sexual orientation and to treat them equally with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement - including upgrading, promotion and transfer - consistent with individual skills and the needs of Devereux.