Direct Care - Residential School Program (Evenings)

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health; Golden Horseshoe; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in behavioral health is seeking compassionate individuals to join their team. This role offers the unique opportunity to work closely with at-risk youth, helping them develop essential life skills and improve their overall well-being. You'll be part of a dynamic team that values collaboration and personal growth, all while making a meaningful impact in the community. With a supportive environment and comprehensive benefits, including tuition reimbursement and a career accelerator program, this position is perfect for those looking to advance in the behavioral healthcare field. If you are passionate about making a difference, this role is for you.

Benefits

192 PTO hours/year

Blue Cross PPO & High Deductible Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement Program

403b retirement account with employer contribution

Free Life Insurance up to 2x annual salary

Discounts on Hotels, Rental Cars, Theme Parks

Free Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older with an active driver's license.
• Previous experience with youth having psychological or behavioral disorders preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and security of youth while providing therapeutic interventions.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to influence treatment plans.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Compassion

Behavioral Management

Team Collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, or Special Education

Tools

MAPS certification

Job description

Description

Base pay $19.53/hour + additional compensation for higher education and/or years of experience in the field, up to $22.76.

$1,000 Sign on Bonus

You will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer you the privilege of being able to work closely with some of the most vulnerable people in our community to build on their strengths and truly make a contribution to improving their lives, as well as:

• A fun, fast-paced and supportive environment with opportunities to learn and grow in the Behavioral Healthcare field.
• Being a part of an interactive team that includes nursing, education, therapists, psychiatrists, and you!
• The ability to have influence in our kids' treatment plans.
• The opportunity to teach at-risk youth valuable life skills.

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health - Massachusetts and Rhode Island provides programs and services for children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Located in Rutland, MA, this position is responsible for the safety and security of all youth as assigned and provides and ensures therapeutic interventions in a compassionate and safe environment.

Full-Time Benefits include (but are not limited to):

• 192 PTO hours/year plus 64 sick hours/year
• Blue Cross PPO & High Deductible Insurance plans
• Short & Long Term Disability, Dental, Vision, accident, identity theft, pet and more insurance options
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Student Loan Repayment through SAVI: Full-time up to $5,200/yr, Part-time up to $2,600/yr
• 403b retirement account with guaranteed 3% employer contribution and potential for additional 2% match
• Free Life Insurance up to 2x annual salary, not to exceed $200,000
• Free Employee Assistance Program for help with mental health, work-life balance, general well-being, and more
• Discounts on Hotels, Rental Cars, Theme Parks, Electronics & more

ASCEND - Tuition Program: You deserve to work somewhere that gives back to you! Devereux is proud to offer ASCEND – the first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills, and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential. This program includes 100% of tuition covered (up to fifteen thousand dollars annually for undergraduate and twenty-five thousand dollars annually for graduate) and student loan repayment, among other benefits!

Qualifications

Job Qualifications:

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Active driver’s license is required.
• High School diploma or GED. Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, or Special Education preferred.
• Previous experience preferred (not required) working with individuals under 21 with psychological, emotional and behavioral disorders, complex post-traumatic stress disorder, co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders, and/or autism spectrum disorders.
• Must be MAPS certified, or able to obtain certification within 90 days of employment if going to a Group Home Setting.
• Must be able to attend a 2-week paid orientation, which runs Monday-Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM for external candidates.

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