Youth Direct Support Specialist - Per Diem - Growth & Impact

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Student loan assistance

Paid time off

Education assistance

Employee assistance

Job summary

Devereux Massachusetts is seeking a Direct Care Professional in Rutland, MA, offering $21.12–$24.58 per hour with higher education/experience adjustments. You will supervise youth, deliver therapeutic interventions, and help develop daily living skills within a supportive team.

The role requires a high school diploma/GED with MAPS certification or the ability to obtain it within 6 months. A 2-week paid orientation is provided for external candidates, with opportunities to grow in behavioral

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Active driver’s license is required.
• High School diploma or GED. Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, or Special Education preferred.
• Previous experience preferred (not required) working with individuals under 21 with psychological, emotional and behavioral disorders, complex post-traumatic stress disorder, co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders, and/or autism spectrum disorders.
• Must be MAPS certified, or able to obtain certification within 6 months of employment if going to a Group Home Setting
• Must be able to attend a 2 week paid orientation, which runs Monday-Friday, 8AM to 4PM for external candidates.

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 engagement

Safety supervision

Documentation

Therapeutic interventions

ADL living skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services/Psychology/Social Work/Special Education preferred

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Devereux Massachusetts is seeking a Direct Care Professional in Rutland, MA, offering $21.12–$24.58 per hour with higher education/experience adjustments. You will supervise youth, deliver therapeutic interventions, and help develop daily living skills within a supportive team.

The role requires a high school diploma/GED with MAPS certification or the ability to obtain it within 6 months. A 2-week paid orientation is provided for external candidates, with opportunities to grow in behavioral