Youth Care Professional – Behavioral Health Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $1,000

MAP Certification bonus $250

Comprehensive benefits and ASCEND 프로그램

Job summary

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health - Massachusetts is seeking a Direct Support/Care Professional to supervise and support youth in a 1:3 staff-to-student setting. The role emphasizes safety, compassionate interventions, and ADL skill-building.

The position offers a $1,000 sign-on bonus and an additional $250 bonus for MAP certified staff, with comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities in Paxton, MA.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Valid driver's license required.
• High School diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• MAPS certification or able to obtain within 90 days.
• Schedule: Mon-Fri 8AM-4PM in Rutland, MA; later schedule variations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and security of youth through direct supervision.
• Provide and ensure therapeutic interventions in a compassionate environment.
• Engage with youth to teach appropriate behaviors and provide positive reinforcement.
• Teach Activities of Daily Living (ADL) skills.
• Complete required documentation such as progress notes and incident reports.

Skills

Youth support

Direct supervision

Documentation

Engaging youth

ADL support

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in related field preferred

MAPS certification

Job description

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health - Massachusetts is seeking a Direct Support/Care Professional to supervise and support youth in a 1:3 staff-to-student setting. The role emphasizes safety, compassionate interventions, and ADL skill-building.

The position offers a $1,000 sign-on bonus and an additional $250 bonus for MAP certified staff, with comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities in Paxton, MA.