Direct Support - South Wing Down

Devereux; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO hours/year

Sick hours/year

403b retirement plan with employer 3%

Life Insurance

Health Insurance

Disability insurance

Dental, Vision

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discounts

ASCEND career-accelerator program

Job summary

Devereux Massachusetts is seeking a Direct Support/Care Professional to work with youth at the Rutland, MA location. You will supervise, support daily living skills, and contribute to therapeutic interventions in a caring setting.

The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and hands-on engagement with at-risk youth, with access to ASCEND career development and comprehensive benefits.

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.
• MAPS certification is required or obtainable within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Be passionate about working with and helping youth.
• Be responsible for the safety and security of all youth by 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.
• Teach and assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) skills.
• Possess organizational and communication skills for required documentation, such as progress notes and incident reports.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in related field preferred

MAPS certification

Job description

Description

Are you interested in working for a human services agency where the sky is the limit for growth potential?

Do you enjoy working with children in need and making a difference in their lives?

If you answered YES to either of these questions, then consider joining our Devereux team!

The pay range for this position is $21.12 to $24.58 per hour depending on education and experience.

There are multiple schedules for this position.

This position is located in Rutland, MA

$1,000 Sign-on Bonus for Full Time positions

Additional $250 Bonus if MAP Certified

Devereux Massachusetts serves students with various complex psychological, emotional, and behavioral disorders, including but not limited to Autism Spectrum Disorder. Devereux's South Wing program serves IDD/ASD males, ages 15-21. With 1 staff to 3 students ratio, this program offers a high level of individualized care. Staff design house-specific routines, chores, and activities that support the individuals' growth and development.

As a Direct Support/Care Professional, you will:

• 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.

Being a Direct Care Professional at Devereux has its advantages!

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, help build 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 part of an interactive team that includes nursing, education, therapists, psychiatrists and you!
• The ability to have influence in our kid's treatment plans.
• The opportunity to teach at-risk youth valuable life skills.

Learn more about Devereux Massachusetts:

Full-time benefits include but are not limited to:

• 192 PTO hours/year and 64 sick hours/year
• 403b retirement account with guaranteed 3% employer contribution and potential for additional 2% match
• Free Life Insurance up to 2x annual salary
• Blue Cross Health Insurance plans
• Short & Long Term Disability, Dental, Vision, Accident, Identity Theft, Pet, and more insurance options
• Free Employee Assistance Program for help with mental health, work-life balance, general-wellbeing, and more
• Discounts on Hotels, Rental Cars, Theme Parks, Electronics, and more

Devereux's custom ASCEND career-accelerator 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 tuition payments, student loan repayment, and other benefits!

Learn more about all of our benefits: Benefits and Rewards | Devereux

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.
• Previous experience working with individuals under 21 with psychological, emotional, and behavioral disorders, and/or autism spectrum disorders preferred .
• Must be able to attend a 2-week paid orientation, Monday to Friday, 8AM to 4PM, in Rutland, MA.
• Must be MAPS certified, or able to obtain certification within 6 months of employment

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

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, scho