Direct Support Professional
About the role
TCV Community Services, located in Western PA, has been a leading community provider for over 50 years in supporting individuals with mental health, intellectual disabilities, and behavioral health/substance abuse needs, and we are looking for mission-driven, compassionate, reliable and creative people to join our community of care.
Responsibilities
As a Direct Support Professional at Devereux/TCV, you will work with other dedicated professionals who want to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities.
Qualifications
- Be 18 years of age or older
- High School Diploma/GED
- Valid driver's license & 3 years of a clean driving record
- Agree to a PA state criminal history, child abuse record and FBI Clearance
- Agree to a pre-employment drug screening, one-step TB and physical
- Have experience with the developmentally disabled or as a care provider (ADL required in care delivery)
- Be empathetic, patient with behaviors and can apply the techniques taught
- Be able to lift up to 50+ pounds
Benefits
- Tuition Assistance
- Health, Vision, Dental Insurance (must work 30 hours a week to be eligible)
- 403 (b) retirement plan
- Paid Training
- Student Loan Assistance
- Medical, dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services
- Generous time-off, employee assistance / work-life balance program
Pay and Schedule
The pay range for this position is $18.25 - $20.96 per hour. The schedule for this part-time position is as follows: Week 1: Sunday 7:30a-10:30a, Week 2: Sunday and Monday 7:30a-3:30p.
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.