Direct Support Professional (Berwyn, PA)

Company: Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
Location: Vineland
Posted on: September 20, 2022

Job Description:

Join Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health!

Do you want to make a positive impact on the lives of the adults we serve? Do you want to become a part of a team creating meaningful and productive lives for those individuals that we serve.If you answered YES, then consider joining our Adult Services team! Sign-On Bonus $1000

Being a Direct Support Professional has its Advantages
As a Direct Support Professional at Devereux, you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer:
Opportunities to learn and grow in the Behavioral Healthcare field
Comprehensive training in crisis prevention/intervention, trauma informed care, CPR, first aid
Flexible schedules that can work with school, family commitments, or other employmentAvailable Shifts: Full-time, part-time and on-call available. Days 7am-3pm, Evenings 3pm-11pm, Overnights 11pm-7am, Weekends (varied shifts).
Pay rates: Full-time and part-time $16.00-$18.24/hr. On-call, $16.50/hr.The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) COVID-19 vaccine mandate, requires staff working at certain program locations at Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health PA Adult Services to be vaccinated. In order to be employed at this center and work in certain program locations you must:Provide proof of vaccination prior to start date.If unvaccinated, you must achieve full vaccination no later than February 28, 2022 or have an approved medical or religious exemption prior to starting.


Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Adult Services provides programs and services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our main campus is located in Berwyn PA. Our dedicated team of over 900 staff ranging from highly-specialized clinicians and nurses to recreational and direct staff professionals, all work to one common goal the happiness, self-fulfillment and social integration of each adult in our community. As a direct support professional you will assist in daily living activities, including health and hygiene management, cooking, cleaning, recreation and documentation to include shift reports, incident reports and individual progress reports. You will maintain a safe and therapeutic treatment environment that meets the physical, emotional and personal needs of the individuals we serve. All Devereux centers have formal infectious-disease and emergency-management plans, which have been tailored to address the unique aspects of COVID-19 prevention to ensure the safety of our employees and individuals served. This includes social distancing, increased professional cleaning and sanitizations, daily contact with local health departments, telehealth programs and supporting the physical and financial health of our team members.
Keywords: mentor, counselor, direct care worker, direct care counselor, direct support professional, personal attendant, direct service worker, group care worker, residential counselor, mental health associate, behavioral health technician, personal care assistant, CNA, home health aidLearn more about being a Direct Support professional at Devereux!What is Devereux doing to support and protect the health and safety of our staff during the COVID-19 pandemic?Devereux is committed to the health and safety of our staff. All Devereux centers have formal infectious-disease and emergency-management plans tailored to specifically address the unique aspects of communicable disease prevention including COVID-19. We adhere to all mandates and guidelines in accordance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization and practice all protocols that protect the health and safety of our staff. To learn more of how Devereux is supporting and protecting our staff during the pandemic, please visit .Required

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