Youth Support Specialist - Growth, Impact, Sign-On Bonus

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

Job summary

Devereux Massachusetts in Rutland, MA is hiring a Direct Support/Care Professional to help youth with complex needs. The role includes supervision, therapeutic interventions, and teaching daily living skills in a compassionate setting, with opportunities for growth within our behavioral healthcare team.

Starting pay ranges from $21.12 to $24.58 per hour, with a $1,000 sign-on bonus and an additional $250 bonus for MAP Certified staff.

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.
• 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 skills.
• Possess adequate organizational and communication skills needed to complete required documentation, such as progress notes and incident reports.

Skills

Passion for youth

Organization skills

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in related field preferred

Tools

MAPS certification

Job description

Devereux Massachusetts in Rutland, MA is hiring a Direct Support/Care Professional to help youth with complex needs. The role includes supervision, therapeutic interventions, and teaching daily living skills in a compassionate setting, with opportunities for growth within our behavioral healthcare team.

Starting pay ranges from $21.12 to $24.58 per hour, with a $1,000 sign-on bonus and an additional $250 bonus for MAP Certified staff.