Youth Behavior Support Specialist

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health; Rutland (MA); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan assistance

403(b) retirement plan

Employee assistance

Job summary

Devereux Massachusetts is seeking a Direct Support/Care Professional in Rutland, MA. You will supervise youth, provide therapeutic interventions, and support daily living skills in a compassionate, structured setting.

Requirements include being 21+, valid driver's license, HS diploma (Bachelor's preferred), MAPS certification (or within 6 months), and a 2-week paid orientation for external candidates. The organization emphasizes safe supervision and collaborative care.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Active driver’s license is required.
• High School diploma or GED. Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, or Special Education preferred.
• MAPS certification, or able to obtain certification within 6 months of employment for Group Home Setting.
• Able to attend a 2 week paid orientation, which runs Monday-Friday, 8AM to 4PM for external candidates.

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 Living (ADL) Living Skills.
• Possess adequate organizational and communication skills needed to complete required documentation, such as progress notes and incident reports.

Skills

MAPS certification

Youth support

Safety supervision

Documentation

Education

HS diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Devereux Massachusetts is seeking a Direct Support/Care Professional in Rutland, MA. You will supervise youth, provide therapeutic interventions, and support daily living skills in a compassionate, structured setting.

Requirements include being 21+, valid driver's license, HS diploma (Bachelor's preferred), MAPS certification (or within 6 months), and a 2-week paid orientation for external candidates. The organization emphasizes safe supervision and collaborative care.