Evening Direct Support Professional - Cathy Street Group Home

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

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Team environment

Influence treatment plans

Life skills education

Job summary

Devereux Massachusetts is seeking a Direct Support/Care Professional to join a team serving youth with autism and other developmental needs in a high-support setting. You will supervise, provide safety, and deliver therapeutic interventions in a compassionate environment while documenting progress notes and incidents.

Requirements include being 21+, a valid driver's license, a HS diploma or GED (Bachelor's preferred), MAP certification (or obtain within 6 months), and a 2-week orientation in

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older.
• Valid driver's license required.
• HS diploma or GED required; Bachelor's preferred.
• MAP certification (or obtainable within 6 months).
• Experience with individuals under 21 with disorders preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision to youth.
• Deliver therapeutic interventions in a safe environment.
• Engage youth with positive reinforcement.
• Teach activities of daily living skills.
• Complete progress notes and incident reports.
• Maintain safety and security of all youth.

Skills

Youth care

Safety supervision

Documentation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

MAP certification

Job 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 the Devereux team!

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

The available schedules for this position is 1. Monday, Thursday & Friday 3p-11p and Saturday (double) 7am - 11pm

• Sunday 7am-11pm, Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday 3pm-11pm

$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 Cathy House program serves co-ed individuals aged 5 to 12 with ASD and IDD, most of whom are non-verbal. With 1:2 staff to students ratio, this program offers a high level of individualized care. The program goal is to teach, coach, and support our individuals to learn daily living skills, coping skills, and social skills while staying active and having fun.

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

Qualifications

Job 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 MAP 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, 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