Direct Support/Driver Hybrid

About the role

This is a hybrid position that supports both the Transportation department and our Tobyhanna Day Program. Do you want to make a meaningful impact in the lives of adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities? Are you looking to end your day feeling fulfilled and accomplished? If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux Team!

Responsibilities

• Provide safe transportation for Pocono Center individuals
• Be responsible for supervision of individuals and seeing that their physical, emotional and personal needs are met
• Aid in hygiene tasks such as showering or toileting
• Support individuals throughout daily routine, including joining them in community outings
• Attend in-service training programs to develop skills
• Perform related duties, special assignments and projects as assigned by coordinator

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED required
• One (1) year preferred of human service experience working with children, adolescents, or adults
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• The IDEAL candidate will...
• Be empathetic, a team player, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, energetic, creative, understand the theories of behavior management and positive reinforcement, and represent themselves as a positive role model
• Additionally, you must be able to complete required new hire orientation class, have a strong passion for working with and helping children and adolescents with special needs and possess a valid license
• Physical Requirements: Significant amounts of walking, sitting, and standing. Some lifting and/or managing resistance required related to applying physical intervention techniques upwards of 50 lbs. or more. Some repetitive wrist/hand movements, normal hearing and vision. Occasional use of computers and office equipment. Occasional driving of Devereux vehicles for business purposes. Ability to meet 100% mastery of Safe and Positive Approaches
• Work Environment: Regularly works inside areas that are adequately lighted and ventilated. Some fluctuations in temperature. Use of Protective equipment such as latex gloves, facial mask protective eyewear, and gown. Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Some degree of physical involvement in exercise of Safe and Positive Approaches

Benefits

• Competitive Pay: $18.00–$20.52/hr based on experience and education
• Earn an additional $0.29/hr if you have an active CNA
• $1/hr increase to base pay with an active NADSP Level 1 Certification
• Sell Back program to turn unused paid time off into cash
• Flexible Pay Access: Get up to 50% of your earnings before payday with PayActiv

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.
• At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework.
• 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.

What Devereux Offers You

• Comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners
• 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