Youth Direct Support Specialist – Impactful Care, Sign-On Bonus

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

MAP certification bonus

Health insurance

PTO and sick leave

403(b) retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Devereux Massachusetts seeks a Direct Support/Care Professional to work with youth in Rutland, MA. The role offers hourly pay from $21.12 to $24.58 depending on education and experience, plus a $1,000 sign-on bonus and a $250 MAP certification bonus.

Multiple schedules are available, and ASCEND career-accelerator programs support growth. You will contribute to safety, supervise youth, provide therapeutic interventions, teach daily living skills, and maintain documentation in a supportive

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 care

Safety awareness

Documentation

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Devereux Massachusetts seeks a Direct Support/Care Professional to work with youth in Rutland, MA. The role offers hourly pay from $21.12 to $24.58 depending on education and experience, plus a $1,000 sign-on bonus and a $250 MAP certification bonus.

Multiple schedules are available, and ASCEND career-accelerator programs support growth. You will contribute to safety, supervise youth, provide therapeutic interventions, teach daily living skills, and maintain documentation in a supportive