Direct Support Professional — Night Shifts, $1k Sign-On

Devereux; Rutland (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

192 PTO hours/year

64 sick hours/year

403b retirement plan with 3% matching

Life Insurance up to 2x annual salary

Health insurance

Job summary

Devereux Massachusetts is hiring Direct Support/Care Professionals to work with youth in Rutland, MA. The role focuses on safety, supervision, and delivering therapeutic interventions in a compassionate setting.

You'll engage youth, teach daily living skills, and document progress accurately. The position includes a sign-on bonus and MAP certification incentive, with varying shifts across weekends and evenings.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Valid driver's license required.
• High School diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
• Must be MAP certified, or able to obtain certification within 6 months of employment.
• Must be able to attend a 2-week paid orientation, Monday to Friday, 8AM to 4PM, in Rutland, MA.

Responsibilities

• Be passionate about working with and helping youth.
• Be responsible for the safety and security of all youth as assigned by providing direct supervision.
• Provide and ensure therapeutic interventions in a compassionate and safe environment.
• Engage with youth in a meaningful and positive manner, teaching and prompting appropriate behaviors, and providing positive reinforcement for the same.
• Teach and assist with Activities of Daily (ADL) Living Skills.
• Possess adequate organizational and communication skills needed to complete required documentation, such as progress notes and incident reports.

Skills

Compassionate care

Youth engagement

Communication

Organization

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Devereux Massachusetts is hiring Direct Support/Care Professionals to work with youth in Rutland, MA. The role focuses on safety, supervision, and delivering therapeutic interventions in a compassionate setting.

You'll engage youth, teach daily living skills, and document progress accurately. The position includes a sign-on bonus and MAP certification incentive, with varying shifts across weekends and evenings.