Direct Support Professional

Job overview

The Direct Support Professional works onsite at the Livingston ICF in Livingston, NY. Compensation is $20.00–$21.40 per hour with a high school diploma or GED, $21.00–$22.47 with a bachelor’s degree, or $22.00–$23.54 with a master’s degree or higher. Devereux provides behavioral healthcare and support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and other needs. The professional assists individuals with daily activities, personal and health management, recreation, household living, and personal goals. By maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment and supporting individual functioning, the role contributes to Devereux’s mission of nurturing human potential.

What you'll do

• Assist individuals with daily activities, health and personal management, personal goals, recreation, and household living
• maintain a safe and therapeutic treatment environment that meets physical, emotional, and personal needs
• support improved functioning and minimize interfering behaviors.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

livingston ny

direct support professional

developmental disabilities

daily living support

personal goals

therapeutic environment

behavioral healthcare

devereux

$20–$23.54 per hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid orientation
• more than five weeks of paid time off in the first year
• medical, dental, prescription, preventive, and mental health services
• student loan assistance
• tuition and continuing education support
• 403(b) with matching benefit
• employee assistance program.

Why this role

Requires a high school diploma or GED with two years of related experience, or an associate degree with one year of related experience, and a valid New York driver’s license.

About the employer

Devereux is hiring for this role. Industry: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Sector: 62.