Devereux
Direct Support - East Meadow
Devereux is recruiting for a Direct Support - East Meadow role located in Rutland, MA. The pay ranges from $20.50 to $23.87 per hour, depending on education and experience. Sign‑on bonus of $1,000 and an additional $250 bonus for MAP certified candidates.
Responsibilities
Passionate about working with and helping youth.
Responsible for the safety and security of all youth as assigned, 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.
Teach and assist with activities of daily living (ADL) and living skills.
Maintain proper documentation, including progress notes and incident reports.
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, or behavioral disorders, and/or autism spectrum disorders preferred.
Must be able to attend a 2‑week paid orientation Monday‑Friday, 8 AM‑4 PM, in Rutland, MA.
Must be MAPS certified or able to obtain certification within 90 days of employment.
Benefits
192 PTO hours per year and 64 sick hours per year.
403(b) retirement account with guaranteed 3% employer contribution and potential additional 2% match.
Free life insurance up to 2× annual salary (not to exceed $200,000).
Blue Cross health insurance plans.
Short‑ and long‑term disability, dental, vision, accident, identity theft, pet, and other insurance options.
Free Employee Assistance Program.
Discounts on hotels, rental cars, theme parks, electronics, and more.
ASCEND career‑accelerator program covering tuition, loan repayment, etc.
Company Overview Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services in behavioral healthcare since 1912. With over 6,500 employees, we serve children, adults, and families across the country. Our mission: "Devereux changes lives by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences."
We foster a culture of reporting abuse, with a zero‑tolerance policy and cooperation with authorities.
Workplace Devereux is a drug‑free workplace. Drug screening is required. EOE.
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Responsibilities
Passionate about working with and helping youth.
Responsible for the safety and security of all youth as assigned, 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.
Teach and assist with activities of daily living (ADL) and living skills.
Maintain proper documentation, including progress notes and incident reports.
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, or behavioral disorders, and/or autism spectrum disorders preferred.
Must be able to attend a 2‑week paid orientation Monday‑Friday, 8 AM‑4 PM, in Rutland, MA.
Must be MAPS certified or able to obtain certification within 90 days of employment.
Benefits
192 PTO hours per year and 64 sick hours per year.
403(b) retirement account with guaranteed 3% employer contribution and potential additional 2% match.
Free life insurance up to 2× annual salary (not to exceed $200,000).
Blue Cross health insurance plans.
Short‑ and long‑term disability, dental, vision, accident, identity theft, pet, and other insurance options.
Free Employee Assistance Program.
Discounts on hotels, rental cars, theme parks, electronics, and more.
ASCEND career‑accelerator program covering tuition, loan repayment, etc.
Company Overview Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services in behavioral healthcare since 1912. With over 6,500 employees, we serve children, adults, and families across the country. Our mission: "Devereux changes lives by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences."
We foster a culture of reporting abuse, with a zero‑tolerance policy and cooperation with authorities.
Workplace Devereux is a drug‑free workplace. Drug screening is required. EOE.
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