Youth Behavioral Health Support Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

192 PTO hours/year

403b retirement plan

Health insurance

Job summary

Devereux Massachusetts is seeking a Direct Care/Care Professional to support youth with psychological and behavioral needs in Rutland, MA. You will ensure safety and supervision, provide therapeutic interventions, engage youth, and teach daily living skills in a compassionate, structured setting.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team and benefit from a robust benefits package, including 192 PTO hours/year, 403b retirement plan, life and health insurance.

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.

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

Skills

Safety supervision

Therapeutic interventions

Youth engagement

ADL Living Skills

Documentation

Education

HS diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Devereux Massachusetts is seeking a Direct Care/Care Professional to support youth with psychological and behavioral needs in Rutland, MA. You will ensure safety and supervision, provide therapeutic interventions, engage youth, and teach daily living skills in a compassionate, structured setting.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team and benefit from a robust benefits package, including 192 PTO hours/year, 403b retirement plan, life and health insurance.