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Position Direct Support Professional Location Dix Drive, North Versailles area of Pittsburgh Pay Range $18.25/hour to $20.96/hour, based on education and years of experience in human services field Schedule Week 1: Sunday 7:30am‑10:30am; Wednesday 2:30pm‑10:30pm Week 2: Wednesday 2:30pm‑10:30pm; Saturday 7:30am‑10:30am About Devereux/TCV TCV Community Services, located in Western PA, has been a leading community provider for over 50 years in supporting individuals with mental health, intellectual disabilities, and behavioral health/substance abuse needs. We are looking for mission‑driven, compassionate, reliable, and creative people to join our community of care. What It’s Like to Be a Direct Support Professional As a DSP at Devereux/TCV, you will work with other dedicated professionals who want to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities. Responsibilities Provide direct care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities. Perform ADL (activities of daily living) tasks as required in care delivery. Apply techniques taught through training to support individuals with challenging behaviors. Lift up to 50+ pounds as needed. Qualifications Be 18 years of age or older. High School Diploma or GED. Valid driver’s license and at least three years of a clean driving record. Agree to a PA state criminal history check, child abuse record check, and FBI clearance. Agree to pre‑employment drug screening, one‑step TB test, and physical examination. Experience with developmental disabilities or as a care provider (ADL required). Be empathetic, patient with behaviors, and able to apply the techniques taught. Be able to lift up to 50+ pounds. Benefits Collaborative working environment with a multidisciplinary team approach. Tuition assistance. Health, vision, dental insurance (eligible after 30 hours/week). 403(b) retirement plan. Paid training. Student loan assistance. ASCEND Career Accelerator Program This program offers 100% tuition coverage (up to $15,000 annually for undergraduates and $25,000 annually for graduates) and student loan repayment, among other benefits. Company Overview Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight, and leadership in behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, our national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational, and employment programs positively impacts the lives of over 10,000 children and adults each year. Mission and Culture Our mission: “Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral, or cognitive differences.” We practice servant leadership and a people‑first mindset, fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace that values service and leadership. Benefits (Full‑time employees) Medical (including telemedicine), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services. Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement, and continuing education assistance. Generous time‑off (accumulating from day one), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary employee‑paid supplemental life and accident coverage. Employee assistance and work‑life balance program. Application Information Devereux is a drug‑free workplace; drug screening is required. EOE #J-18808-Ljbffr

