Devereux Children's Services Direct Support Professional Job Fair: January 23rd, 2025

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Make a Difference Where It Matters Most - Join Us At Our West Chester Job Fair!

You're invited to discover a career that truly changes lives.

Devereux Children's Services is hosting a Job Fair in West Chester, PA , and we're looking for compassionate, motivated individuals to join our team as Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) . If you're passionate about helping children and young adults reach their fullest potential, this is your moment.

As a Direct Support Professional, you'll do more than fill a role-you'll build meaningful relationships, create safe and supportive environments, and make a lasting impact every single day. At Devereux, your work is valued, your growth is supported, and your purpose is clear.

Whether you're experienced in human services or just beginning your journey, we welcome you to come meet our team, learn about open opportunities, and see how your compassion can become a career.

?? Location: 390 E Boot Road, West Chester, PA 19380| 10am - 3pm ( Gate Code: 369# )

?? Position: Direct Support Professional: (Full-Time | Part - Time | PRN)

??Schedules: Off One Weekday and Weekend day| Weekends| On-Call

Compensation: $17.50 - $23.05 ( Based on experience, education and program placement)

?? Mission: Changing lives. Strengthening families. Building futures.

Your future starts with one conversation. Join us at the job fair and take the first step toward a career that makes a difference.

We can't wait to meet you.

RSVP by applying or using the contact information below

Ze'Aira Boggess: 267.387.5300 | [email protected]

Employment with Devereux Pennsylvania Children's Services (DPACS) offers:

• Growth and Promotion Opportunities

• ASCEND- Career Accelerator Program

• Paid Training and Professional Development

• A supportive professional team environment

• BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY AFTER 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT (learn more atmydevereuxbenefits.org)

Minimum Employment Qualifications include:

• Must be at least 21 years of age

• High School Diploma / GED (Education requirements vary depending on position)

• Valid Driver's License required for some positions

• Education acquired outside of the U.S. requires an approved education evaluation for employment.

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), residential treatment (RTF), 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 (6-21 years of age) with diagnoses of intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, concomitant psychiatric and behavioral challenges often associated with experiencing some level of trauma in their lives.

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.

Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required. One (1) year of human service experience working with children, adolescents, and adults preferred.

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.

Company Overview

Company Overview

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.

Our Mission: Devereux changes lives - by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.

With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care.

Our Culture, Our Expectations

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.

What Devereux Offers You

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.

Visit see why Devereux is a great place to work!

Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE

Posted Date 4 hours ago (1/7/2026 12:38 PM)

Requisition ID 2026-48485

Category Direct Care

Position Type Full-Time or Part-Time

Remote No

The employment policies of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health are to recruit and hire qualified employees without discrimination because of race, religion, creed, color, age, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, communication ability, gender identity or expression or sexual orientation and to treat them equally with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement - including upgrading, promotion and transfer - consistent with individual skills and the needs of Devereux.