Youth Support Specialist — Impactful Behavioral Care

your Jared; United States; Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & sick time

403b retirement plan with match

Life insurance

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

Employee assistance program

Tuition assistance ASCEND

Job summary

Devereux Massachusetts is hiring a Direct Support/Care Professional to work with students in a day school setting in Rutland, MA. You will supervise youth, deliver therapeutic interventions, and promote positive behavior in a structured environment. The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and daily living skills development.

The position offers full-time hours, benefits, and ongoing professional growth within a leading behavioral health organization dedicated to helping youth and families.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Valid driver's license required.
• High School diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience with individuals under 21 with behavioral disorders or autism preferred.
• Willingness to attend a 2-week paid orientation in Rutland, MA.

Responsibilities

• Be passionate about working with and helping youth.
• Provide safety and direct supervision for youth.
• Deliver therapeutic interventions in a compassionate environment.
• Engage youth with meaningful activities and positive reinforcement.
• Teach Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and life skills.
• Maintain required documentation such as progress notes and incident reports.

Skills

Youth passion

Safety supervision

Therapeutic interventions

Engagement & reinforcement

ADL living skills

Documentation skills

Education

High School diploma / GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Devereux Massachusetts is hiring a Direct Support/Care Professional to work with students in a day school setting in Rutland, MA. You will supervise youth, deliver therapeutic interventions, and promote positive behavior in a structured environment. The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and daily living skills development.

The position offers full-time hours, benefits, and ongoing professional growth within a leading behavioral health organization dedicated to helping youth and families.