Direct Support Professional

About the role

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 Kinderhook, 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in daily activities, including health and personal management, achieving personal goals, recreation, and daily household living.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic treatment environment that meets the physical, emotional, and personal needs of program individuals while improving functioning and minimizing interfering behaviors.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with 2 years of related experience OR an Associate's Degree with 1 year of related experience.
• A Valid NY Driver's License.
• Flexible, patient, energetic, creative, and have a sense of humor.
• A strong passion for working with and helping children and adults with special needs.

Benefits

• Quality Low-Cost Benefits, plus student loan debt assistance and 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires!
• Access to the Savi Student Loan Checkup tool to help you navigate the student loan system – quickly see your repayment plan options and discover potential savings!
• Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.

Schedule

(Commensurate with education and experience)

Pay

• With HS Diploma/GED - $20.00 - $21.40 per hour
• With BA/BS - $21.00 - $22.47 per hour
• With MA/MS or higher - $22.00 - $23.54 per hour