Sleep Direct Support Professional

About the role

Being a Sleep DSP has its Advantages. At Devereux, you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer paid hours while you sleep, paid orientation, over 5 weeks of paid time off your first year, quality low-cost benefits, student loan debt assistance, and 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in daily activities, including health and personal management, achieving personal goals, 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED required. Associates Degree preferred.
• One year experience preferred.
• 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.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED required. Associates Degree preferred.
• One year experience preferred.
• 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.

Skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of developmental disabilities and ability to implement appropriate interventions.

Benefits

• Quality low-cost benefits.
• Student loan debt assistance.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
• Generous time-off.
• 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit.
• Voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.

Pay

$16.00-$18.00 (commensurate with education and experience).

Schedule

Permitted to sleep overnight at the assigned location (anticipating an average of seven hours of sleep per night), while being responsive to the needs of the residents in the event that support is needed.

Location

Scenic Hill IRA, Clermont, NY