Night-Shift Direct Support Professional – Youth Care

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

MAP certification bonus

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Student loan debt assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Continuing education assistance

Generous paid time off

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Devereux Massachusetts is seeking a Direct Support/Care Professional in Fitchburg, MA to work part-time with youth in a 1:2 staff-to-student setting. The role includes ensuring safety, delivering therapeutic interventions, teaching daily living skills, and documenting progress and incidents. MAP certification is required or obtainable within 6 months.

Schedule: Fri & Sat, 11:00pm–9:00am. A $250 MAP certification bonus is offered.

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 MAP certified, or able to obtain certification within 6 months of employment.

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.

Job description

Devereux Massachusetts is seeking a Direct Support/Care Professional in Fitchburg, MA to work part-time with youth in a 1:2 staff-to-student setting. The role includes ensuring safety, delivering therapeutic interventions, teaching daily living skills, and documenting progress and incidents. MAP certification is required or obtainable within 6 months.

Schedule: Fri & Sat, 11:00pm–9:00am. A $250 MAP certification bonus is offered.