Direct Support Professional: Youth & ASD Care

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 with 3% match

Life insurance up to 2x salary

Blue Cross health insurance

Disability, Dental, Vision, and more

Employee assistance program (EAP)

ASCEND career-accelerator program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Devereux Massachusetts is seeking a Direct Support/Care Professional to work with boys ages 6–17 within the West Meadow program in Rutland, MA. The role focuses on safety, therapeutic engagement, and skill-building in a trauma-informed setting.

You will implement daily routines, document progress, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support youths with complex behavioral needs. Comprehensive benefits and a sign-on bonus accompany the role.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Valid driver's license required.
• High School diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• MAPS certification required or obtainable within 6 months.
• Experience with individuals under 21 with psychological, emotional, and behavioral disorders or ASD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision to youth to ensure safety.
• Deliver therapeutic interventions in a compassionate environment.
• Engage with youth and reinforce positive behaviors.
• Teach Activities of Daily Living (ADL) skills.
• Complete progress notes and incident reports with accuracy.

Skills

Youth care

Safety supervision

Therapeutic interventions

Positive reinforcement

ADL skills

Documentation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

MAPS certification

Job description

Devereux Massachusetts is seeking a Direct Support/Care Professional to work with boys ages 6–17 within the West Meadow program in Rutland, MA. The role focuses on safety, therapeutic engagement, and skill-building in a trauma-informed setting.

You will implement daily routines, document progress, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support youths with complex behavioral needs. Comprehensive benefits and a sign-on bonus accompany the role.