Devereux PA Children Services Job Fair

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🌟 Summer Hiring Event at Devereux Pennsylvania Children’s Services

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of adolescents ages 7–21 with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and Behavioral/Mental Health (BH/MH) diagnoses? Are you looking for an opportunity working with children within a school, residential, or community environment? Join Devereux for an in-person hiring event and meet with our team about career opportunities supporting children, adolescents, and young adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, behavioral health needs, mental health diagnoses, and emotional challenges. No appointment needed. Walk in, meet the team, and interview on the spot!

📅 Date: August 18th, 2026🕙 Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm📍 Location: Chester County Library: 450 Exton Square Pkwy, Exton, PA 19341; Struble Room

We’re hiring across multiple teams:

✅ Direct Support ✅ Clinical ✅ Educational ✅ Mental Health Tech ✅ Supervisory ✅ Support Staff ✅ And additional openings across our programs

Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to grow in behavioral health, education, human services, or leadership, we’d love to meet you.

Why attend?

✨Make a direct impact on the lives of children and adolescents

✨Full-time, part-time, and flexible shifts available

✨ Paid training, professional development and Career growth through our ASCEND- Career Accelerator Program

✨ Benefit eligibility after 30 days of employment learn more at (MyDeverurexBenefits.org)

What to bring:

📄 A current resume🪪 Valid driver’s license, if applicable to the role/location😊 Your questions, your experience, and your interest in helping others grow

Basic requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years old• High school diploma or equivalent required [Education completed outside of the U.S. may require an education evaluation]• Valid driver’s license may be required for some positions/locations• Drug-free workplace/testing required• Equal Opportunity Employer

RSVP or walk in!

For questions, contact:

Direct Support: Ze’Aira Boggess | ZBoggess@Devereux.org

Supervisory / Mental Health Tech / Clinical: Teri Johnson | TJohns32@Devereux.org

Educational: Andrew Wright | AWrigh17@Devereux.org

Come meet us, learn about our openings, and take the next step toward a career that supports brighter futures.

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 (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.  

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Qualifications

EDUCATION:  High School Diploma or GED Required | Relevant Degrees: Special Education, Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work. *Education Evaluation required if education was acquired outside the U.S.

AGE: Candidates must be at-least 21 years of age.

EXPERIENCE:  Prior experience working with children in behavioral health preferred.   

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

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 www.mydevereuxbenefits.org to see why Devereux is a great place to work!  

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