Direct Support Specialist-PRN -On-Call/ As Needed (*New Rates*) West Chester , Pennsylvania **Description**

If you answered YES to either of these questions, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!

**Being a PRN (As Needed) Youth Care Worker has its Advantages!**

**You will be offered:**

* PRN/ On Call position offers flexible scheduling based on YOUR availability!

* Easy scheduling of shifts with OnShift mobile App that sends you alerts when available shift are open!

* Growth and Promotion Opportunities

* Paid Training & Professional Development

* Flat hourly rate of **$17.50**

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**Sign On Bonus: $1,000 and up to $2,000***

**New hires will receive a sign on bonus of $1,000 which will be paid out over their first 6 months of employment.**

***$350 upon hire $350 at the completion of 90 days $300 at the completion of 180 days***

***An additional $1,000 can be earned by completing the following requirements within 5 business days of accepting a job offer.**

***FBI clearance receipt, child abuse clearance receipt, health physical, Mantoux test results, proof of education, and all other post-offer documents***

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The Devereux Pennsylvania Childrens Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Services (CIDDS) center serves children, adolescents and young adults from birth to age 21 with autism spectrum disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and behavioral and emotional disorders. Each year, more than 1,000 children and adolescents receive specialized care, in the environment best suited to the unique challenges they face, all with the goal of providing each child with the academic, social, emotional and life skills needed to flourish in their home community.

CIDDS services include: two Approved Private Day schools, community-based mental health services, community-based employment training and social skills training, therapeutic foster care and a full-time residential program.

This position is responsible to:

* Establishing and maintaining a therapeutic rapport with children/adolescents

* Encourage and provide opportunities for positive peer and social interactions, teaching of social skills, a sense of community, anti-bulling and problem solving

* Assisting, supporting and instructing individuals in self-help, coping skills and positive behavioral interventions outlined in a clinical treatment plan

* Ensuring individuals are safe, healthy and living in a clean environment.

* Planning and implementing positive use of free time through recreational activities and personal leisure skill development

Devereuxrequiresall individuals interviewing for a position involving contact with children to complete The Diana Screen, a screening that assesses a candidates understanding of appropriate boundaries between adults and children.

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

Learn More about Being a PRN Youth Care Worker at Devereux!

***Keywords:*** *direct support, DSP, elementary, autism, IDD, direct care, psychology, human service, behavioral health*

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 .

**Qualifications** High School Diploma or GED required. Education Evaluation required if education was acquired outside the U.S. Some experience working with children preferred. Must be at least 21 years of age and have a valid drivers license.

**The IDEAL candidate will...** Be empathetic, a team player, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, energetic, creative, understand the theories of behavior management and positive reinforcement, and represent yourself as a positive role model. Additionally, you must be able to complete required new hire orientation class, have a strong passion for working with and helping children and adolescents with special needs and possess a valid license.

**Physical Requirements:** Significant amounts of walking, sitting, and standing. Some lifting and/or managing resistance required related to applying physical intervention techniques upwards of 75-100 lbs. or more. Some repetitive wrist/hand movements, normal hearing and vision. Occasional use of computers and office equipment. Occasional driving of Devereux vehicles for business purposes. Ability to meet 100% mastery of Safe and Positive Approaches.

**Work Environment:** Regularly works inside areas that are adequately lighted and ventilated. Some fluctuations in temperature. Use of Protective equipment such as latex gloves, facial mask protective eyewear, and gown. Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Some degree of physical involvement in exercise of Safe and Positive Approaches.

**Posted Date** *7 hours ago* *(1/27/2022 9:53 AM)*

***Requisition ID*** *2022-22314*

***Category*** *Direct Care*

***Position Type*** *Full-Time or Part-Time*