Direct Support Professional- Residential IDD

Description Position

• Direct
• Support
• Professional
• Location: General Braddock, North Braddock area of Pittsburgh!
• Pay
• Range: $18.25 - $20.96 per hour
• Schedule for this (Staff
• C)
• Full
• Time
• Position is as
• Follows:
• Week 1:
• Tue 7:30a-10:30p and
• Wed,
• Thur,
• Fri 7:30a-3:30p
• Week 2:
• Wed,
• Thur,
• Fri 7:30a-3:30p and
• Sat 7:30a-10:30p
• Being a
• Direct
• Support
• Professional has its
• Advantages: As a DSP at Devereux/TCV, you will work with other dedicated professionals who want to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities. 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.
• What
• Devereux/TCV offers
• YOU: A working environment that is collaborative and with a multidisciplinary team approach. Tuition Assistance. Health, Vision, Dental Insurance (must work 30 hours a week to be eligible). 403 (b) retirement plan. Paid Training. Student Loan Assistance. You deserve to work somewhere that gives back to you! Devereux/TCV 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 100% of tuition covered and student loan repayment, among other benefits!

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 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. Company Overview 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. With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care. Our Culture, Our Expectations At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices. 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. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time. What Devereux Offers You In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer; 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. Visit www.mydevereuxbenefits.org to see why Devereux is a great place to work! Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE