Youth Care Specialist — Direct Support & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

$1,000 Sign-on Bonus

MAP Certified bonus $250

Health and retirement benefits

Job summary

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health in Rutland, MA, is hiring Direct Support/Care Professionals to work with youth facing complex psychological, emotional, and behavioral needs. Positions offer sign-on bonuses and opportunities to advance within a large nonprofit network.

The role emphasizes safety, compassionate intervention, teaching daily living skills, and accurate documentation, with a 2-week paid orientation in Rutland. MAPS certification is encouraged within six months of employment.

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 MAPS 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.

Skills

Youth-focused care

Safety awareness

Documentation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

MAPS certification

Tools

MAPS certification process

Job description

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health in Rutland, MA, is hiring Direct Support/Care Professionals to work with youth facing complex psychological, emotional, and behavioral needs. Positions offer sign-on bonuses and opportunities to advance within a large nonprofit network.

The role emphasizes safety, compassionate intervention, teaching daily living skills, and accurate documentation, with a 2-week paid orientation in Rutland. MAPS certification is encouraged within six months of employment.