Youth Direct Support Pro — Sign-On Bonus & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

192 PTO hours/year

403b with match

Life Insurance up to 2x salary

Health insurance

Disability coverage

Employee assistance program

ASCEND program

Job summary

Devereux Massachusetts is seeking a Direct Support/Care Professional to work with youth in Rutland, MA. The role emphasizes safety, therapy-informed interactions, and daily living skill coaching, with emphasis on compassionate, structured support for adolescents with complex needs.

The position offers a sign-on bonus and MAPS/certification incentives, plus comprehensive full-time benefits and professional growth opportunities through Devereux's ASCEND program.

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 with individuals under 21 with psychological, emotional, and behavioral disorders, and/or autism spectrum disorders preferred.
• Must attend a 2-week paid orientation, Mon–Fri, 8AM–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 Living (ADL) skills.
• Possess adequate organizational and communication skills needed to complete required documentation, such as progress notes and incident reports.

Skills

Youth care passion

Safety & supervision

Therapeutic interventions

Documentation skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in related field preferred

Job description

Devereux Massachusetts is seeking a Direct Support/Care Professional to work with youth in Rutland, MA. The role emphasizes safety, therapy-informed interactions, and daily living skill coaching, with emphasis on compassionate, structured support for adolescents with complex needs.

The position offers a sign-on bonus and MAPS/certification incentives, plus comprehensive full-time benefits and professional growth opportunities through Devereux's ASCEND program.