Direct Support Professional

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of children, adolescents, and young adults ages 6–21 with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and Behavioral/Mental Health (BH/MH) diagnoses? At Devereux, we’re looking for dedicated, compassionate, and energetic individuals to join our team as Direct Support Professionals. This is your opportunity to help shape brighter futures while growing your career in behavioral health and human services.

• Population Served: Children and adolescents ages 6–21
• Pay: $17.50–$23.05/hour, based on experience and education
• Shift Options:7am - 3pm | 2pm - 10pm | 10pm - 8am
• Shift Differential: Additional $2.00/hour from 2:00pm–11:00pm
• Sign-On Bonus: Full-time $1,000 ($300 upon hire | $350 at 90 days | $350 at 180 days) | Part-time $500 $150 upon hire | $150 at 90 days | $200 at 180 days)
• Schedule Options: Full-time, part-time, weekend intensive, and PRN options available

Every Day as a Direct Support Professional, You Will…

Ensure safety: Supervise and maintain the well-being of the individuals in your care at all times.

Engage and connect: Participate in daily ADLs, recreational, and social activities to encourage growth, confidence, and independence.

Coach and redirect: Address and appropriately redirect inappropriate behaviors while reinforcing positive actions through supportive communication.

Support progress: Implement individualized treatment plan goals and objectives while working collaboratively with the clinical team to support each person’s development.

What Devereux Offers You

• Opportunities to learn and grow in the behavioral health and human services fields
• A fun, fast-paced, supportive environment where you can participate in the treatment planning process
• ASCEND Career Accelerator Program to support your long-term growth
• Paid training and professional development
• Benefit eligibility after 30 days of employment, effective the first day of the first pay period after 30 days
• Learn more through MyDevereuxBenefits

About Devereux Pennsylvania Children’s Services

Devereux Pennsylvania Children’s Services (DPACS) serves children, adolescents, and young adults with autism spectrum disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral, emotional, and psychiatric challenges and disorders. Located in West Chester and Malvern, Pennsylvania, services provided include psychiatric residential treatment (PRTF), acute inpatient psychiatric hospital (AIP), assessment services, community-based mental health services, community-based employment training and social skills training, and approved private school educational services to male and female children and adolescents ages 6–21 with diagnoses of intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, and concomitant psychiatric and behavioral challenges often associated with experiencing some level of trauma in their lives.