Youth Direct Support Professional

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 Paid out over the first 6 months of employment:
  • Full-time $1,000: $300 at 30 days | $350 at 90 days | $350 at 180 days
  • Part-time: $500:  $150 at 30 days | $150 at 90 days | $200 at 180 days
• Schedule Options: Full-time, part-time, weekend intensive, and PRN options available

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.    

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. 

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.